May 30, 2013 (Thursday)

After breakfast, we ride from Hardeerwijk through the lovely open countryside.  The final segment of our ride follows a bike path to the pumping station at Hertog Reijnout.  This was built in 1882 and is the only remaining working pumping station in Western Europe that uses external water wheels.  From here, continue along the river banks until we reach Spakenburg, where we meet up with our barge for lunch on board.

After lunch, we may visit the small local folklore museum and see the ancient shipyard where wooden boats are still crafted.

Our afternoon cycling option takes us on a loop through the open countryside around the twin villages of Bunschoten and Spakenburg.