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We spent the morning looking around Gouda. Of particular interest were the fine stained glass windows in Sint Janskerk (St John’s Church). Unfortunately, photographs of these were not permitted.

After a leisurely lunch we left for the Hook of Holland and the ferry at around 15:00, thinking we had plenty of time. Unfortunately, we did not allow for major road works all along our cycle route, causing numerous diversions and lost time. We also got lost near the end of the journey due to a misleading sign. Additionally a large articulated lorry had overturned causing delays while the police directed traffic past the accident scene. In the end, we had to make a frantic dash to get to the ferry on time – well, as frantic as we could on a tandem towing a heavy trailer! We made the ferry just in time to board but it was touch and go and for a while I was convinced that we would end up in a hotel at the hook of holland for another night.

When the ferry actually started sailing we took a moment to reflect that we were indeed on board the ferry rather than watching it leave, and settled down to enjoy a few well earned drinks and dinner.

During the journey we travelled along some familiar parts of the route which we had taken a couple of weeks previously on the Orchid Holland charity ride, which we had also done the year before. We had passed this attractive windmill a number of times and had never actually taken a photo of it, so here we are…

View of the windmill ‘Wind Lust’ en route to the Hook of Holland

We finally arrived home during the next morning, after what had proved to be an excellent and highly enjoyable tour. We are already thinking of a tour of Denmark next year, so watch this space…. !

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