I had packed my walking boots and a small backpack for my brief visit to Gouda and Haarlem. As I was traveling with carry-on baggage only, it did take up most of the space but was well worth the effort.
With a short train ride to Woeren and following the signs to the historical village and then into the marshlands. The village is old and was part of the Northern borders of the Roman Empire with the first stronghold built in 40AD.
With lush green field and well-maintained houses and gardens I started the walk back to Gouda.
Outside one of the farms was a table, selling jam, with a beautifully handpainted cabinet and small pouch attached for coin.
I could not resist but opened the door to find a display of homemade jams, handwritten labels and finishing it with a small cover.
Not far from the road were some goats who posed for a photo and then continued with their graze.
A curious goat wanted a better look and in this flat terrain, he could probably see for miles.
An apple tree is heavily laden with fruit and ready for some Dutch Apple Pie.
With the sun now losing its strength, it gave a glow as it filtered softly through the trees.
Canals open up to a larger waterway
and an escape route for the ducks.
Decorative urns are everywhere even in the algae waterways, making it look like a lawn.
After four hours it was time to catch my train in the outskirts of Gouda back into town.
It has been a terrific walk.
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