Actually on this day we should be skating on Texel, an island north of Den Helder. However, we had travelled all the way up north to the ferry to find our selfs almost drowning in 10cm water in a very heavy shower. We decided not to board the ferry and return to Amsterdam. Some of the TNS-skaters went shopping or sightseeing while a small group of die-hards waited for the rain to stop end to do a small 35km tour south of the City. The area is called "De Ronde Hoep".

From the Vondelpark we skated along the river Amstel to Ouderkerk. After this small village you will find yourself in an empty landscape with some small villages, winding rivers, catle and farms. Hungry we returned to the "Stay Okay" hostel for dinner.

Of course the ideal sightseeing way is to take a canal boat tour. Relaxing and enjoying the view. We finished the night in the pubs at Nieuwmarkt square.

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