On returning from Germany we had just one more night in Holland.

We were invited by Leny, who we met a week ago, to stay in her home in Purmerend.

Leny and Loes as we set off into the centre of Purmerend to find some supper after our drive back from Germany.

The central square was based around an old cattle market.

Even now new buildings are being erected, as can be seen by the cranes in the back streets.

We walked around the square, only to return to the first restaurant we passed, as this turned out to be Leny's favourite.

By the time we were walking back to the car park near the station, twilight had set in

and the station bike park and street lights were lighting our way back.

All that remained now was to find Leny's house and have a good night's sleep.

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Next morning it was time to say our goodbyes . . . to Leny and to Holland.

The motorway south . . . with its "sound screens" built to each side when passing through built up areas.

It was taking us ever closer to Hook of Holland.

On the way here we had landed in Rotterdam Europort.

On our departure we set off from Hook of Holland, just the other side of the same river.

Rotterdam is built around one of the many deltas of the River Rhine as it reaches the North Sea.

A daytime crossing this time and we managed to get a front seat view for the whole trip.

That included getting reasonably up close and personal to the many boats that were travelling up and down the North sea / English channel.

As the day was drawing to a close we were greeted with a fine sunset over Harwich and the English coast.

Once clear of the harbour it was a short drive to my daughter's house where another nice evening meal was waiting.

Welcome Home.