A day of travelling, from Amsterdam to Brussels. Not much to report!
We left our stop at the service point "De Watering" off the A8 near Zaandamm and simply drove.
We did stop off at Schellingwoude, a little south of Amsterdam, to shop at Albert Heijn and get some whisky at Gall & Gall. The reason for the two shops is that Albert Heijn doesn't accept Visa, whereas Gall & Gall (who were right outside) do, and they're cheaper anyway!
Driving southwards, we did get into a huge traffic jam, with emergency vehicles coming past us on our side of the road, and coming back at high speed on the other. Turns out that there had been a fairly serious accident, and from the appearance of the windshield, the occupants of the car couldn't have been too healthy! Seat belt legislation here is way behind that in Australia!
By the road near the accident — can't be the driver!?
By the road near the accident — can't be the driver!?
We kept on driving (once through the snarl-up), and came towards the outskirts of Brussels. We had found, through the German aires book, a campsite in the town of Boom, very near Brussels, so we made for that. It turned out to be the parking area for a large sports and recreation complex — quiet, pleasant, and convenient to Brussels!
Distance driven — today, 125 miles ( 201 km ); to date, 29,162 miles ( 46,932 km )
Thanks Suzie and Warren, Still blown away by the past 2 days. Need to mentally digest them. they were wonderful. keep close and safe, Love Cathy
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