Back in Ossenzijl

The marina we stayed in delivered warm buns in the morning right to the boat. The owner bakes his own bread and does the delivery as well. Hats off to "de kluft" marina and camping a well run and pleasant place to stay.

Is it any wonder we came back to Ossenzijl for a second visit!?!?!?











We are now starting on out last loop before our return to Canada, which will take us through Friesland, Overijsel, Drente and Groningen. Part of it is called the "turf route" as there was much of this product harvested on this route.

It was a nice day, ( however as I post this it is raining again!!!) and this brings out the sailing enthusiasts.

In Friesland there is a flat bottom boat called the "skitje" At one time it was used to transport goods. However as with so many things modern logistics has rendered this way of transporting goods inefficient.
The Friesian "skitje" has become a sailing icon and every year they hold races with this type of boat. As we leave Leewuarden and set out on this "turf route" we encounter several "skitjes"











Even though there are still a lot of relatively open spaces in Friesland, when they build something every centimeter counts, and land can not be wasted. You can not see it in this picture, however the canal runs right in front of the garden, then the street is between the garden and the house, so in order for the occupants to visit there garden, they have to cross the street.