Stargazer rests between a German flagged Bavaria in from the Elbe and a Dutch flagged boat, wryly named 'Bato,'out of Den Oever on the Ijsselmeer. The ensigns of our three nations waft harmoniously to and fro, like the tails of three contented (sea)dogs.
It is a morning to linger and chat. A relaxed holiday atmosphere washes over Oudeschild's harbour like the summer sunshine. 'Bato' have taken advantage of the the south west breeze to break free from the confines of the Ijsselmeer inland sea. Yesterday they were in Terschelling. "You must visit - but take care with your draft."Today they beat back home for the weekend.
Whereas I am bound inland...
.....for a birthday ramble, to explore Texel.
An island of manicured greens and neat, pan tiled, houses.
Of intriguing cobbled alleyways....
...and chocolate box town squares.
Of open vistas, meandering waterways and reeds dancing in the breeze.
Of silver sands, deserted shores and the roar of surf.
To landward, sheep graze the grassy dykes.
Out to sea, a botter romps homeward...
...towards the thronged harbour where the fishing fleet is in with its catch.
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