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Spring Boat Trip in Giethoorn

Spring is the best season for an outing. I visited Giethoorn, the water village of the Netherlands, in spring. Of course, a boat ride is a must to experience the water village. The blue sky, white clouds, and spring breeze are what spring looks like in my mind. Although it wasn't the blooming season yet, just enjoying this fairy-tale-like water village from the boat was already wonderful. The boat rental is charged by the hour. We rowed for a total of two hours, and we were so happy that we didn't want to leave. So, we decided to take a leisurely walk on land to appreciate the water village. I hope to come back for an outing during the blooming season in the future. A friendly reminder to arrive early. We were the first to arrive. When we started rowing, it was peaceful everywhere, which felt wonderful. After we finished rowing, we found the river was already crowded with boats. Even on land, you could only take pictures of the river full of boats.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2024

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