Sunday, June 21, 2009

Brussels to Amsterdam via Bicycle day 4

The next we went to meet Sue at the train station, this is the Drummond's consulting the maps

This was the first real sunny day. I was loving it!







Brussels to Amsterdam via Bicycle day 3

Waking up in the tent, eating breakfast while it is already raining outside
First leg of the day was through a forest or woods. We were still using the bike path maps.

We are definitely in Holland at the moment, windmills at ever corner


Through a bike tunnel to Rotterdam, gave me a kick of energy

YAY we arrived in Rotterdam 100km later. Chris's mum kindly put us up in a very cute little hotel for the night, oh my god we were so tied and very thankful. 

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Brussels to Amsterdam via Bicycle day 2


Antwerp train Bridge



Getting very off track through some woods
Entering the netherlands you could definitely tell the difference. Little bike paths all through Holland with a map to guide you to each point. Kind of like those books where you can choose your own adventure

After visiting many service stations and supermarkets looking for one of those one time grills we were very  unsuccessful, but Chris was determined to have a grill this night so he managed to make use of a empty old tin bucket and some wire that a plant was sitting in.

Brussels to Amsterdam via Bicycle

Chris and I caught the train from Amsterdam to Brussels with our bikes, we started the day with a Belgium cappuccino, and a decadent one at that. A shot of coffee with whipped cream from a can











We ventured into a supermarket to find some supplies for that evening. 


Through a little rain we ducted into this little cafe. I love the places you find through random events
Belgium home



On our way to the camping ground that we planned to pitch a tent at we got caught in the most torrential  rain, soaked from head to toe so we decided to stay in a little cabin instead. Wise decision as our stuff only just dried in time.