Schiermonnikoog Island

Yesterday was actually our last working day for this trip.  Today is a national holiday, so what to do? We joined the Dutch and visited an island in the North Sea just a few miles off the north coast of Netherlands.  The island is a great place to spend a few days or just go over for a day trip like we did.  It was quite something.  I don't know what I expected, but it was beautiful!  Here's a link to some info about the island:

Info about Schiermonnikoog

We rented bikes a took a great biking tour around many parts of the island ... have I mentioned Dutch people ride bikes??? :)

We think we did about 12 miles!

There's very little to say that my pics can't say.  Here is a sampling:

We ended the day at the home of another of Liesbeth's colleages.  She spent all day cooking a fabulous dinner for us.  Her name is Estrelita and she is originally from Suriname (a former Dutch colony).  It was so fantastic!  Thank you Estrelita!