Sailing in the Northern Holland Canals

Yesterday was a perfect day for sailing with our new boat.

The best of it, is that we can peek into the backyard of many houses is that you do it completely following your rythmn and mood. No schedules to be followed, no pre stablished routes.  

Now, look at this Dutch man. While sailing he will have some beers... then he is completely satisfied and in his natural element. He has spent some hours sailing on a daily basis (of course weather permitting it) since he was a kid. Maybe since 8 or 9 years old ?  

Every house with a backyard giving into water seems to have a boat...

Recreation are Het Twiske. Windmills !

Lots of aquatic birds.

And cows and sheeps...

Some (many) houses around the Twiske area are just magnificent !

I have already talked many times before about the wonders of the recreation are located between Amsterdam, Zaandam and Purmered. If you wish to rent a boat to sail in Het Twiske click HERE for more info. A sailing boat with a motor for maximum 5 people costs around 11euros/hour. You can also rent a canoe and pul out the adventurer and explorer for a couple of hours. Not to worry - there are no crocs in the Netherlands. Otherwise I would never, ever, live here.  

Florida (USA). Is this a joke ?

 Also in Florida. Ding-dong ! - Dear, I think someone is at the door.