Bike ride around Hoornse Plas

This past weekend John and I took advantage of the sunny day and went on a bike ride around a lake that is pretty close to our place. The lake is called Hoornse Plas. This is the shore of the lake. John said that the weeds along the shore are used to make thatched roofs.

We found a windmill that's not being used anymore along the shore. There were a couple of private homes along the banks of the lake. The picture on the right is of John on the bike path that was around the lake. I really want to go there when it gets warmer. I think it will be really nice.


The left picture is a structure that represents the gate to Groningen. The there is one flame for each day of the week. Since it was Sunday, all 7 "flames" are lit. If we were there on Tuesday, only 2 flames would be lit. The picture on the right is John on the bike path along a canal (Hoornse Diep). In the distance you can see a dutch drawbridge.