Day 9 28/6/19 Netherlands

Day 9 28/6/19 Netherlands.

We went for a drive in a circle today to see some of the Netherlands, especially the coastal area’s. We did notice our GPS measuring 26M below sea level and this is clearly not correct as the lowest point is 7M below. Having said that, we did go somewhere near this point and probably spent most of the day at or below the sea and didn’t get wet once. (GPS measurement of elevation is really only a rough estimate anyway)

We travelled west via Arnemuiden, then north via Seroskerke and Roggenplatt, then east on the return trip via Bruinesse and Helwijk to Etten-Leur for the night (see map below). The route took us over a number of large waterways via bridges, tunnels and dykes.

Today's route

The overall terrain is very flat, as you would expect. The roads are very good although narrow if you get off the major ones, which we did a couple of times when we missed a turn. The GPS doesn’t always react quite as quickly as you expect so it can be easy to take the wrong road. Its also hard to judge where the off ramp may take you because they twist and turn in unusual directions sometimes.

Antique plane sculpture near Etton-Leur

Typical Dutch building

Obviously a windmill

Street flower arrangement

Parking area near Banjaard Strand

The beach at Baanyard Strand, north of Seroskerke, chairs and shelters can be hired and extensive boardwalks keep you out of the sand.

Locals enjoying the sun

Transport for getting your hire "lounge" delivered

Interesting garden ornaments

Extensive sluice gates

Got a bit confusing as to where cars could go but we think it was OK to drive here although we did have to backtrack at one stage because a crane blocked the way, we didn't get arrested.