Noooo... The wind is still blowing and the halyards are rattling.
I must remember to put my glasses on first thing in the morning when looking at the time. This morning got up, showered, and woke Derek. He was none too pleased as it was only 06.05! His humour improved after a 45 minute gap and a beautiful prepared cup of tea.
At least we were on the road by 07.45, heading towards the Afluitsdijk and our worst nightmare. A beautiful day, perfect smooth cycle track and a horrendous wind ensured a 9 mph relentless slog. This remained the pattern for the whole day.
After taking over 2 hours to cross the dyke we eventually arrived in Harlingen where coffee/tea and cake were gratefully consumed. Suitably refreshed we set forth on the next 37 miles of purgatory. No kidding! Sometimes we were reduced to 6 mph. Eventually, exhausted we cut our losses and stopped 15 miles before our planned destination opting for the delights of the campsite at Holwerd. Two beers and smoked sausages (to replenish the salt) were placed on the reception counter by the proprietor as we signed in.
We eventually strolled down to De Gouden Klok where we were treated to a delicious meat loaf voted best in the Netherlands in 2012 together with today's beer of the day ( (Wieckse Witte - a white beer).
Aero Bars - not the chocolate ones with bubbles, the ones the old dutch riders put on their bikes.
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