The Lena Maria Day 6

Took off right after breakfast. Rode dykes most of the way to Nijerk. Not a whole lot to see - stopped for a cup of coffee and to use the facilities. One casualtiy when Sue M.'s bike fell on her while we
were all parking out bikes. She is now nursing quite a lump. After drinks,  it was a scenic ride along the river back to the barge for lunch.

The barge was docked at Spakenburg. A lively town with a nice museum of the Dutch traditional garb. We ate lunch and biked back into town to walk around. Thomas met the afternoon ride group at the square and we were off again to Amersfort, his home town. Kim, the first mate, joined us on this tour. This was a really beautiful ride through urban and countryside. The town was a good mix of the old and new. It also housed the zero point of the country of Holland in the old church.

Andrew got some gelato and Geoff and I found a bar that boasted the "Green Egg" Time for a drink and then we were back on the road. Made it back in time to clean up for dinner.

Scarf night broke out and all the ladies came wrapped. The golden orage was presented to Joan B. for being one of the most considerate people we all know. No walk through town tonight since we have all been through it earlier.
Haven't said much about this barge so I will do so now. It has been great. The cabins are very well equipped and comfortable. And a nice social area up on top. I would recommend it highly. Plus the crew is terrific.

Next time..  biking back in Amsterdam