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August 19th 2013
Published: September 16th 2013
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Middelburg, the capital of the province of Zeeland was our next stop. We had heard from many that it was an excellent introduction into the Netherlands and after being here a couple of days we agree. The town is large enough to have all the services that you need all within an easy walk or bike ride away. Once we got settled in, we took our bikes off to go exploring. Most of the roads have bike pa... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Crown At The TopThe Crown At The Top
The Crown At The Top
The Jan Lange is topped with a spectacular crown which is easy to spot – very impressive.
Extra Protection from FloodingExtra Protection from Flooding
Extra Protection from Flooding
They can put “boards” into the concrete support to keep the water from flooding.
Yes, It is a Tourist Town TooYes, It is a Tourist Town Too
Yes, It is a Tourist Town Too
There were many sightseeing boats plying the canals giving tours of Middelburg.
Windmills are WorkhorsesWindmills are Workhorses
Windmills are Workhorses
They are the mechanical power for running any type of machinery.
Turning The Sail Into the WindTurning The Sail Into the Wind
Turning The Sail Into the Wind
The complete top can be moved by the wheel at the bottom to position the sails into the wind correctly.
Neat, Clean LinesNeat, Clean Lines
Neat, Clean Lines
Impressive entranceways with plants and clean lines look inviting.
Using the City ColorsUsing the City Colors
Using the City Colors
Many buildings incorporated the city colors into their shutters as well.
Love Exploring Through ArchwaysLove Exploring Through Archways
Love Exploring Through Archways
What is there about archways that are so inviting to explore?
Intricate Stone CarvingsIntricate Stone Carvings
Intricate Stone Carvings
Many buildings had carvings such as these – some describing what the building was used for.
Building DetailsBuilding Details
Building Details
Here we found designs over doorways and on walls of buildings that we have not seen before.
What Business Do You Think Is Here?What Business Do You Think Is Here?
What Business Do You Think Is Here?
Middelburg's Water SpoutMiddelburg's Water Spout
Middelburg's Water Spout
This one was very plain and basic to fill the need.
Liked The Front Yard Planting HereLiked The Front Yard Planting Here
Liked The Front Yard Planting Here
Modern Buildings TooModern Buildings Too
Modern Buildings Too
Side By Side BicycleSide By Side Bicycle
Side By Side Bicycle
Nice idea, but it did take up the width of the bike path!
Ready to LeaveReady to Leave
Ready to Leave
Now it is time to explore another town in the Netherlands.



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