Early Summer

Hot, steamy summer weather settled over Holland the past few days, so Beth and I hopped onto the bikes and headed for the beach on Saturday afternoon. We expected wall-to-wall traffic and crowded sand, but even though it was a long holiday weekend (2nd Pinksterdag), the high temperatures and plentiful sun seem to have caught people off guard.

There was still plenty of room for dogs…

…and although the beach bars were respectably busy…

…we were able to pony right up to a front row seat, put our feet on the railing…

…and take in the beauty of the surrounding nature.