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February 15, 2026
Unfinished Business
On January 25th, we had to cancel our walk from Maassluis to the beach at Hoek van Holland due to a painful foot. I'm far from petty, but I was in tears: an acute form of heel spur!
After a period of rest, exercises, insoles, and careful movement without forcing, it was time for a second
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February 8, 2026
Due to my injury, longer walks aren't possible at the moment. So, a short (5k) walk, but in lovely weather.
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January 25, 2026
The plan was to walk from Steendijkpolder metro station to the beach at Hoek van Holland and then take the metro back.
Only after a few kilometers did my foot really start to hurt, so we decided to take the shortest route to Hoek van Holland Haven metro station after passing through Staelduinse Bos.
I
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January 17, 2026
We've added Steenbergen and Fort Henricus to our collection of fortified towns today.
Don't expect large city walls, gates, and dozens of cannons in Steenbergen.
It's precisely the understated way in which this town still reveals how it was part of the Zuiderwaterlinie (Southern Water Line).
Bastions and
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January 10, 2026
We dressed extra warmly because the forecast predicted temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius and colder.
Super gray weather. Truly boring.
We did see a huge flock of goldfinches, but photos weren't worth it.
We also saw several storks, herons, and lots of geese and moorhens.
At the Hitland riding school, we
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January 4, 2026
A walk through the woods near Leersum. I also brought a camera that still needs a roll of film.
My first Nikon, which I bought in early 1979 (!!!).
Of course, a black and white film, but those photos will have to wait a while 😉
I also shot some pictures with a modern digital camera.
The snow is wonderful
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January 3, 2026
Just went to test the snow. The snow wasn't sticking to the trees here. So I quickly turned back. I even had an analog camera with black and white film ready. Tomorrow I'll see if I can drive a bit further east.
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December 30, 2025
This is also a fortified town, so it made for a nice end to the year.
Another great combination of nature and culture.
Lots of geese, but also plenty of other things.
In Zierikzee itself, there are plenty of beautiful old buildings, and of course, we climbed the Stompe Toren (Stomp Tower).
It was wonderfully
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6 days ago
My foot is gradually improving. Because I'll be carrying a lot of stuff for the renovations next week, putting extra strain on my foot, I'm taking it easy on the walks for a while.
Mirjam and I walked around Zegerplas and a bit along the Kromme Aar. We walked in the drizzle until we reached the pancake
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