This week finds us 
in the region of Alkmaar. The town has a very rich history, wonderful architecture and of course is reknown for its cheeses. Every Friday there is a huge cheese market where cheese makers throughout the region come to sell their wares. This all happens in Waag Plein in front of The Weighing House.
in the region of Alkmaar. The town has a very rich history, wonderful architecture and of course is reknown for its cheeses. Every Friday there is a huge cheese market where cheese makers throughout the region come to sell their wares. This all happens in Waag Plein in front of The Weighing House.The weather has been very changeable to say the least with biting cold winds and heavy downpours with odd bursts of sunshine at times.
Cycling has become part of our daily routine.
A trip to Egmond an Zee was an all day affair. Lovely walk on the beach where we encountered others doing the same albeit using different forms of transport. The 12km cycle ride back to camp was cold and wet but as I kept saying to Harry "It's character building" don't think he appreciated that remark too much!
The following day we went to Alkmaar by bus(getting very adventurous). Again armed with our map we took the recommended walk tour around the town to take in the many
interesting sights including the Grote sint Laurenskerk, the largest Church in Alkmaar built in 1741. Other amazing architecture included the Town Hall completed in 1520 and the Accijnstoren built in 1622 for imports and exports to be checked. We wandered the pleasant 
gardens which once housed a Monastry. Found a sm
all shop which stepped back in time selling traditional wares including hand made clogs. I was sorely tempted but resisted this time!
interesting sights including the Grote sint Laurenskerk, the largest Church in Alkmaar built in 1741. Other amazing architecture included the Town Hall completed in 1520 and the Accijnstoren built in 1622 for imports and exports to be checked. We wandered the pleasant 
gardens which once housed a Monastry. Found a sm
all shop which stepped back in time selling traditional wares including hand made clogs. I was sorely tempted but resisted this time!Bouts of scrabble are fiercely contested and the daily crossword, compliments of The Press and Journal on line, keep us busy in the evenings (that's when there's no rugby on the TV)
Easter Sunday greeted us with a surprise gift. The camp site owner's daughter visited every family on the site and presented us with a nest of chocolate eggs. It was a lovely gesture.
Tomorrow we move on again, we are heading more inland to a place called Rolde. In this area we hope to do some more cycling. Apparantly it is the 2nd most beautiful cycle route in The Netherlands. The weather forecast is a bit iffy - but here's hoping!
Tot ziens
Kath and Harry xx
Sounds an amazing time guys, I must admit I'd never even heard of Alkmaar until I just read your post, sounds a really interesting place though. I hope the weather gets better for you, after the snow last week, things are slowly getting better over here. Take Care Sue xx
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