A day with Ian and Oliver

Monday was 'Pinksterdag' in Holland - pentecost I think - and another excuse for a national holiday. Ian and Oliver came up to Delft for the day. They are doing a weeks tandem bike-riding, based at a campsite in a place called Veere in the south of Holland. They could just about fit the tandem in the Renault Espace, so they brought it up to Delft. After getting lost on the way they arrived at midday. Oliver headed straight for our pond to study the activity - tadpoles just about developing legs now, newts larking about - while Ian brought us up to date with his latest technology, developments with the latest house, etc..

We headed into Delft for lunch on a boat and, after a few photo opportunities, hit the road for the 'countryside'. The nice Dutch people have created a new cycle path through some fields and lakes near to Delft which is proving hugely popular with the natives. Although half of Holland must have been out on their bikes the fact that you are away from the traffic makes it seem very peaceful and relaxed. It was a beautiful sunny day too, which always helps. We all had a go on the tandem, with Oliver on the back, which really does shift when you are both pedalling! After a cup of tea by a main canal we headed home. I had a squash lesson so had to say brief goodbyes. When I got back home, all was quiet again. Time for a nice glass of wine and a few peices of cheese on the deck. Lovely.