I have woke up just after 8 am. Peter enjoys sleeping in. And why not, it is the weekend. No regular work. So it is the chance to get ready for the next working week. I'm not sure what we will be doing today. After Peter wakes up. I will find out after breakfast.
The weather situation turned out to be perfect for one of my favorite activities. Yes riding a bike. Some of the simplest pleasures in this thing we call life. Still reign supreme, in my humble opinion.
Peter and I first did some shopping in downtown Best. Today the farmers market was set up. This is a big part of European life. Having a good supply and easy access to fresh food. There was very good quality and selection at the market. Plus Saturday is the big shopping day here in Europe. Sunday on this continent is still considered a day of rest. So everyone stocks up with what they need, on Saturday. So they can relax on Sunday, as almost all stores are closed.
Peter and I also enjoyed some fresh, fried fish. This is also a favorite choice to enjoy at the Best Farmers Market. I don't think I will find the same quality fried fish, during my upcoming visit to London, England. Now it was time to go to the local bike shop, located in Best. To rent a bicycle and enjoy one of Holland's special pleasures.
The lady in charge of the bike shop was very nice. I rented a very nice, and high quality bicycle for only 7.50€. I had this beautiful ride, until 5 PM, when the bike shop, was closing. First job was ride from the bike shop, located in downtown Best, to Peter's home. The first part of my ride went well. Then I became lost. I was a little confused how to find Peter's home, from where I was located. I started my search to find Peter's home address. As I figured out my best chance to find the house. My guess was rewarded with success. I found the home, just as Peter was leaving the home to search for me.
Peter and I then set out on a 20 KM ride. We rode to the town of Oirschot. It was a scenic ride through a very well organized system of bike paths. Also the scenery was very nice, and Peter and I rode through some very nice farm country, that was located between the two Dutch towns.
During our short stay in the town of Oirschot, Peter and I enjoyed a very ice cream cone, from a candy store. The town of Oirschot, is also considered a historic place in Holland. I did take a picture of the town church. It does look very ornate and historic.
We enjoyed a leisurely ride back to the bike store to return the bicycle. After we dropped the bicycle off> Peter rode his bike back to his place, to get his car. He then returned, to pick me up. I waited at a Dutch hamburger restaurant, until Peter arrived.
Dinner was a another special meal, during this vacation. Peter and I enjoyed the shopping from the farmers market in the morning. On the menu was; cream soup as the appetizer, steak, served with teriyaki mushroom and vegetable stir fry, and white steamed rice. The meal was very good. Peter served fresh Dutch cheese on dried bread, after the main course. Also to follow was fresh strawberries served over fresh yogurt. It is easy to get use to life in Europe. I look forward to tomorrow.
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