The dutch city of Amsterdam, the most know or have heard about
just a ‘stone’s throw’ west is the historic city of Haarlem, too few know it
a ‘stone’s throw’ more west towards the North Sea
the natural area “Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland” which’s located close to the sea.
My inspiration comes from wonderful “Restlessjo” and her “Monday walk” themes
this area is perfect for inspiring walking or even better biking.
Perfect for both walking and biking.
The sign recommend that children take their parents on a leash or something like that.
No problem at all, we can all have a bad hair day.
The man-made world isn’t far away.
Le Drake Noir 
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#.anisioluiz
Thanks a lot… 🙂
Tks u
what an amazing sight
#.heartafire
It was very fascinating, absolutly worth visiting… 🙂
Beautiful pictures! My favorite is the sixth one.
Have a great week,
Camelia
#.camelia
Yeah this fellow reminded me of a danish DAD rock song “I wound cut my hair” – those animals were so relaxed and fascinating – so glad you enjoyed these photos… 🙂
Tell me about those cows and their wild horns. They look like they could scoop people up. 🙂
#.sue slaght
They were so relaxed – I guess they see a lot of people so don’t see us as enemies – maybe coz we have no horns… 😀
They look like Highland Cattle Sue – I was surprised to see them in Holland too!
We saw some in Slovenia too!
“The breed is exceptionally hardy with a natural and unique ability to convert poor grazing efficiently. They are remarkable for their longevity: many Highland cows continue to breed to ages in excess of eighteen years having borne fifteen calves. They are great mothers. The versatility of the Highlander led to a great upsurge in exports to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, Holland and South America. Highland Cattle can be found foraging 10,000 feet up in the Andes.”
from the highland cattle society website
So you have them in Canada too!
Thanks Jude. I will be on the look out for them. 🙂
Amazing animals… 🙂
Beautiful place!
#.doro
So glad you enjoyed it – absolutly worth visiting… 🙂
Love the paddling cows 🙂 We have some of that type around here too. Must be family 🙂
You’re right- I don’t know enough about the rest of Holland. I have a friend in Le Hague with half a promise to go visit some day. Thanks again for your lovely contribution, Drake 🙂
#.jo
Dear friend, so you have forgiven me that I borrowed a mountain bike..? 😀
So glad you enjoyed it – perfect for both walking and biking… 🙂
I sauntered along behind you 🙂 No hurry!
Yeah, no hurry… 🙂
Oh, wow. This is so close to Haarlem? Been to visit the city (I couldn’t resist since my NYC neighborhood is Harlem: ) ), but the weather wasn’t great and we stuck to teh ruban area. Now I see what I need to do next time!
#.kimberly
I had 4½ hour so I missed both Haarlem and A’dam this time, these cities I have visited several times before – the Harlem neighborhood of NYC was named by dutch settlers after this historic dutch town – the city was probably founded in the 900s – south of the city is the world’s largest flower park named “Keukenhof”… :-).
Amazing, really! Thanks so much for these terrific views
#.anna
So glad you enjoyed this “walk” – a very fascinating area close to the civilization but far enough away to have some untouched charm – by the way southeast of this, lies the world’s largest flower park Keukenhof – but I haven’t visit it (yet)… :-).
Looks beautiful, until one spots the man made intrusions! Love that messy haired cow 🙂
Speaking of the two Harlems I discovered the existence of a city called Lucknow in Canada!
#.madhu
Yes agree about the idyllic nature versus the ‘shadows’ of the city… 🙂
Lucknow, I was surprised that Cliff Richard was born there – news for me… 🙂
Apropos in Angus Scotland, there’s a small countryside seettlement (smaller than a village) called Lucknow – have cycled through once, 1-2 years ago – at first I believed that was the birthplace of Cliff Richard but then I found out he was born in India… 🙂
Beautiful pictures and wonderful atmosphere, yes perfect for walk or bike! 🙂
#.laura
Yes and it surprised me how relaxed the cattle were… 🙂
So glad you liked it… 🙂
How come those cow have such nice long hair? I can’t recall seeing any long hair cows in Canada. For sure we have black and white cows. Even the bison, who have beards don’t have long hair.
#.resa
In Scotland, you will find many of these hairy and horny fellows
ups sorry my english isn’t so well… 😀 😀 😀
By the way, seriously so as I remember
so they are called scottish cattle even i the Netherlands… 🙂
Both in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark,
there are a lot of black’n white dairy cows too… 🙂
Your English is just fine, and you are a very naughty, sweet and adorable Le Drake! “LOL” 😀
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Lovely walk Drake – I have heard that the islands off the coast of Holland are also pretty spectacular with lots of walking and cycling paths.
#.heyjude
So glad you enjoyed it – agree a perfect area for walking and biking… 🙂