A Holiday in Hoorn, continued

Saturday 30th, the last weekend in July, seemed very quiet in the yacht haven. Were we missing something?  Where was everybody?  What was going on nearby that needed a PA system?

Playing out with the lads

 Off to town we went to find out, and we soon came across the weekly Saturday market, which had closed off much of the town centre, even for bikes! 



The best of local produce





 All the usual stalls of a continental market were present, the same goods, the same assortment of canvas covers and frame tents, etc,  - the only difference was that the signs were in Dutch.

Sat sitting in the square -

People-watching in the square was as good as ever—better, in fact, since the coolness of the overcast day had persuaded the thoughtful owner of  one of the cafes to place lambskins on the wicker chairs, and these were heated by infra-reds from under the canopy. These Dutch think of everything!



- looking at the Town Hall



Dinner on board was particularly memorable - fresh fish and excellent cheeses from local specialist shops – and then, just to be sociable, we headed off to the clubhouse for desserts and coffees. This is the life!

-from all points of view