Or, in other words, I embark on another Blitzmotorradtourinbeschissenenwetter. Mrs N. was stationed (during August) at Brake unter Wese in Lower Saxony and I went to pay a visit.
This year I endeavoured to make Holland appear interesting by adopting a northern route across the north of the Ijselmeer on the 32 km dam, the Afsluitdijk.
On Saturday morning we decide to cycle along the river path North towards Bremerhaven.
in the next episode.....Sunday, cycle ride south...wet weather so we drove to Bremerhaven .
This year I endeavoured to make Holland appear interesting by adopting a northern route across the north of the Ijselmeer on the 32 km dam, the Afsluitdijk.
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| The proverbial lack of helmet hair and flag selfy - I took the P&O ferry from Hull to Rotterdam - this is my 3rd journey on this route which is convenient from my home in NW England (cutting out the drag of the journey to the Channel ports).. |
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| On the poop deck admiring the weather |
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| We arrive at Rotterdam Europort the next morning - scooters on the way to a rally at Venlo predominate |
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| Hassle free Europort |
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| Tomtom took me on a tour of the Hague and finally we headed west past Amsterdam and then North to the weather. A rain shower at Hoorn necessitated a pit stop. |
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| This, according to news reports, is new family concept McDonalds at Hoorn |
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| More reliable than Meteoblue, the cows predict rain |
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| And I recall the small snack at Hoorn. |
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| Afsluitdijk. - this must be the geezer who designed it. |
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| Afsluitdijk. pit stop on the 32km 130kph dyke but no time as I was escaping a troublesome weather front |
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| Some miles to go... |
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| Looking for Maja's place |
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| Maja's place |
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| A cycling boat tour might be possible. |
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| Wese fishing |
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| The Admiral Brommy pub looks a little uncared for... |
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| Admiral Brommy's tomb stone could do with some attention too. |
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| Mostly little people |
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| Here we are |
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| Possibly the largest bike shed...in the world, |
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| Sputnik inspired church tower |
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| Strange magic in the sky |
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| We wonder if this supermarket chain is inspired by Islam |
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| The town is protected by flood gates |
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| Interesting architechture |
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| Party preparation |
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| Atomic power |
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| Indeterminate weather forecast |
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| Thatch roof and tile apex |
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| the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence |
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| Friendly dog |
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| Obedient friendly dog |
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| This must be the ladies |
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| Here is the gents |
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| Best use of a hulk |
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| Sailing boat converted from a U boat? |
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| Beach - why go to Majorca? |
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| We make it to Nordenham - a town that appears to have seen better days |
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| We followed this train from Brake - due to saddle sore we thought of returning on it |
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| Bahnhofstr 11 Nordenham |
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| Lunch at the only riverside place - pricey shrimps, raw fish and spuds |
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| Ditto less the shrimps. |
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| Waiting for the ferry back to Brake |
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| The good ship Oceana arrives eventually |
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| Leaving Nordenham |
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| A drunken man from Bremen on a booze cruise |
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| Heading up river towards Bremen |
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| The bike deck |
A nice photos tour, thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteThat dog was huge, looks like a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Brandy, yes you are right, the Germans call them Swiss Mountain dogs, or Sennenhund - his name was Ringo because as a puppy he had a star cross on his neck.
Deletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_mountain_dog
Incredible sky photo ... to mention just one.
ReplyDeleteI have become paranoid over grey clouds what with being on a motorcycle......
DeleteOh Mann, Norddeutschland ... no Silvaner in sight, forced to eat cold fish, cold brown water & cows ... und Du gehst da freiwillig hin ? Goodness ... isn't this bordering on masochism ?
ReplyDeleteIt's not so different to old Blighty!?
DeleteI thought in Merry Old England elves are dancing in the sun over lush meadows while lovely hills do what they can do best - rolling to the horizon ... ach ...
DeleteWas a very nice day!! xxxs e
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