So decided to make an early start from the campsite ( 8am) feeling very self-riteous ! As if to mock me, the wind was howling ! I had to battle to get across the area of water known as Lauwersmeer via the dyke . But having crossed , I seemed to leave the isolated Friesland behind me . Everything seemed more developed. I then veered south across a national park – plenty of bird life although efforts to snap some have eluded me .
A word about refreshment opportunities (certainly in this part of the Netherlands) eg .coffee/ lunch . There aren’t many of them . I’ve seen more closed cafs than a deserted Eastenders set . Anyway , screeched to a halt at a museum this morning to get a coffee from a local lady and found an honesty booth for lunch .
Carried on battling wind , wending my way round fields and crossing canals . Please note the aesthetically pleasing electricity pylons – if we need more in UK to ferry our renewable energy about , can’t we buy them of this supplier please .
And then , the buildings of Groningen loom into view . Suddenly cycling traffic increases 1000% – everyone completely certain they’ll never collide with anyone . I have to say the Komoot directions are brill – get me to the overnight stay easily – admittedly a rather anonymous NH hotel but I’m tired and it’s fine . Step out to wander around – completely student city . Another observation, by no means all roads in Groningen have cycle lanes and yet loads of bikes and buses and cars co-exist apparently patiently( Need to check accident rates however !) . It does strike me if a large volume of cyclists exists , motorists adapt and are just more careful 🤷♂️.
Historical building Groningen- sorry no more info at present .,,
Round the Netherlands by bike 
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