“And this is what the traveler discovers: In this great and endlessly fascinating world of ours, everywhere can be home.” – Meredith Moraine
Hoorn is a very pretty town with a picturesque harbor.We walked this path sooo many times on our way to and from the train station.We’re actually standing on the fietspad (cycle path) here – the bikes ride through this short “tunnel” back and forth from town. We happened upon this community run aviary and stopped every time to marvel at the large variety of birds there.Nighttime shot of these two.
Also, along this path we spotted this quaint duck apartment in the middle of the river.
I foundthis sculpture to be very touching – dated 1945 – I think it was in memory of the millions of people who perished in concentration camps during the holocaust.
This is a modern memorial to people, sometimes children, who have died more recently. Each butterfly had a name and date engraved on it.
Ok, after arriving at our hotel, we headed to dinner. Found a great place, food was good (foodies will see pics later) but this is what impressed me! The door indicating the ladies room.
I knew you’d ask – so here’s the men’s door.
We rented bikes near the train station and headed out to explore the area.This was an interesting monument- or memorial – don’t ask me,it’s all in Dutch!Sometimes we shared the path with sheep – fun stuff!
There was a 10 day Kermis (carnival) going on in the center of town.
Ya know how it works, you play a game to win a stuffed animal or stuffed avocado……or you can even win a giant pink penis – wait! What now!?!We got over the shock of that sight by getting ice cream, topped with the richest whipped cream ever and served in an edible waffle cup. Delicious!!!
Less graphic ladies room signat our B & B.
Well? Maybe only a little less graphic.
Just chillin’ on a bridge over a canal.One night we hopped a bus from Hoorn to Edam for dinner. I wanted to include this pic because 10 years ago we stayed here with John and Belinda and have wonderful memories of that trip ❤️
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Hi, Barb and Murph, What a beautiful city. Have a quick question. Barb, can you send me the name of the get out the vote postcard site you used? A friend and I would like to continue the effort! Michelle and Barrack were fantastic last night. Thursday night, Kamala formally accepts the nomination! So exciting! Kathleen
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Lve, love ,love your photos and adventures! Can not post
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Looks like you’re having a blast!
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The Europeans always have fun ways to designate their washrooms 😂. Love the butterfly memorial.
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Great pics 📸!
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What’s up with the bathroom signs? Hilarious. Not so sure about the giant stuffed penis, but oh, well. Keep having fun…. Miss you. xoxo
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Miss you two, too❣️
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Hi, Barb and Murph, What a beautiful city. Have a quick question. Barb, can you send me the name of the get out the vote postcard site you used? A friend and I would like to continue the effort! Michelle and Barrack were fantastic last night. Thursday night, Kamala formally accepts the nomination! So exciting! Kathleen
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Haha, more great pictures 😀. Good to travel with you virtually!
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❤️
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another perfect alliteration! You don’t need my help at all!!
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