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Rhine Cycle Route: Day 26
Molenbuurt to Rotterdam. 27th May 2023.
- Mileage today: 44 miles
- Total mileage: 907 miles
- Disasters: None 😁
It was a cold clear night but I slept well cuddled up in Big Agnes. Sunshine again today. We had another brilliant breakfast of stale pitta with cheese and tomatos.
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The campsite had some old military style buildings. When paying we found out it was an old Fort constructed pre ww1. It was one of a chain of waterline fortifications.
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With a tail wind we made good progress on quiet roads. Most drivers were great, only one van gave us poth a close pass 🤬
Quick roads on the polders linked beautiful villages.
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There was one area with 19 windmills.
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At Kinderdijk we had to get a ferry to get round various bits of water. We took this ferry into the centre of Rotterdam.
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I have to mention the ferry terminal. We all had to walk past this to get in the waiting shelter. If you’re pissed, stupid, not looking or a child you’ll end up in the river. In the UK H&S natzis wouldn’t have this. That’s why I love Europe.
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Our hotel was shite for the price but very central so we had a walk around to see some of the wacky architecture.
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