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| THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM 2006: Trip Report |
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| After about 50km, around 5.30pm, we found a hotel at Egmond aan Zee. It was the same price as the motel on Texel but was friendly, comfortable and in good condition. Above all it was quiet and dark. There were no restaurants open but we had bought a selection of cold meats, bread, cheeses and fruit for lunch at a supermarket in Den Helder. We had the leftovers for dinner with a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. We had an early night and slept like logs. |
| The next day we woke to rain and wind. However, by the time we were ready to go, it had cleared. The ride to Haarlem was again enjoyable, through varied and rough country. The wind was stronger but, as on the previous day, it was refreshing rather than painful. |
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The bicycle route LF3a overshoots Haarlem on the western side to pass through pleasant parkland. We lost the signs somewhere along the way and followed the local bike path signs to the center for the last 4km. After the customary lunch of beer and pancakes at a cafe in the grand square we took the train to Delft.
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