July 2022

Pieterpath – Part 17

Pieter Path Part 17 – Vierlingsbeek to Broekhuizen . From Vierlingsbeek to Broekhuizen A few days later, we were back in Vierlingsbeek around 10 am to complete the next leg of the Pieterpath. It was a day seeing art, chapels, a war memorial, forests, moors, historic buildings, and industry.   The whimsical Pieterpad art monument …

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The World of Piet Mondriaan Amersfoort

Amersfoort in Mondriaan’s childhood Walking Tour and Visit Mondriaan House . The World of Piet Mondriaan On March 8, 1872, artist Piet Mondriaan was born at 11 Kortegracht in Amersfoort. So, my friend and I planned a visit to Amersfoort to celebrate his 150th birthday! I had never visited the Mondriaan House museum, and, in fact, …

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Pieterpath – Part 16

Pieter Path Part 16 – Gennep to Vierlingsbeek . From Gennep to Vierlingsbeek Very early in the morning, when calmness prevails, Gennep reveals her beauty and history (even though it was heavily damaged during WW2)! The Romans already knew! Gennep has always been strategically important for several countries because it was in the hands of …

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Pieterpath – Part 13

Pieter Path Part 13 – Slangenburg to Zeddam . From Slangenburg to Zeddam Today, we started the Pieter path hike with rain. The weather forecast had already indicated that the chance of persistent showers was most significant in the countries’ east. I’m not going to complain; nature needs rain to keep the environment pleasantly green! …

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Pieterpath – Part 12

Pieter Path Part 12 – Vorden to Slangenburg . From Vorden to Slangenburg After yesterday’s dinner, a good night of sleep, and another delicious meal this morning at hotel restaurant De Gravin, we were ready to hit the Pieterpad again! Near Castle Vorden, we followed Toos Goorhuis-Tjalsma en Bertje Jens, the masterminds of the Pieterpad, …

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Pieterpath – Part 11

Pieter Path Part 11 – Holten to Vorden . From Holten to Vorden Via the majestuous beech avenue along the Schipbeek, we entered the Achterhoek. The Achterhoek is a unique part of the Netherlands with a varied scenic landscape of meadows, hedgerows, brooks, and forests. While hiking, we could feel and see the Achterhoekse history …

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