White beauty

One of the beauties seen at the horse market. (photo 19Oct21)

Horse market

The horse market on the third Tuesday in October in Zuidlaren is the largest of its kind

in Europe. Due to Covid regulations there weren't as many animals as other years, however

everybody was happy that the market was back after last year's cancellation. 

Click HERE for more information about the Zuidlaardermarkt. (photo19Oct21)

Legs and feet

Waiting impatiently for the ride to begin.. (photo 16Oct21)

Speed

Only for daredevils.. (photo 16Oct21)

 

Round and round

Fun fair on the Brink. (photo16Oct21)

P22

A lot of extra parking space has been created to cope with all the cars during

this festive weekend prior to the Zuidlaardermarkt as well the market itself.

P22 offers parking space for bicycles, which according this sign costs € 2,-.

   (photo 15Oct21)

 

No horses

Zuidlaren is getting ready for the Zuidlaardermarkt, an annual horse and country

market, on October 19. I spotted this sign entering the south side of the Brink

a spot where horses are not allowed apparently. (photo 13Oct21)

30

Well, somebody has had a birthday party! This photo of a guy named Marcel 

was hanging on several lamp posts along the Oude Tolweg.(photo 13Oct21)

Grazing

..on grassland along the Stationsweg. (photo 8Oct21)

Mural service

The mural on the overpass near Schipborg is being provided with fresh paint.
(photo 8Oct21)

Infanterielaan

Sun coming through after a foggy start of the day.. (photo 8Oct21)

SLOW!

Mind your speed! And especially on a foggy morning like this one. (photo 8Oct21)

Shopping

HEMA is a Dutch variety store-chain, with branches throughout the country and

abroad as well. They sell household-goods, clothing, food, office supplies and more.

(photo 1Oct21)

Boat tour

'De Jonge Wachter' is a small paddle steamer and belongs to the Wachter mill museum.

The beautiful boat lies in front of the mill. (photo 1Oct21)

Meadows

View across the meadows, seen from a small road called Noordma.
(photo 1Oct21)

Brasserie

Brasserie Bommel at the Hondsrugstraat. This photo showes the building from the side,

which is along the Stationsweg.  (photo 1Oct21)

De Wachter mill

View on De Wachter mill across the Havenkanaal. (photo 1Oct21)

Blue

The entrance of Les Fleur D'amour florist, with a beautiful bench. (photo 1Oct21)

 

Havenkanaal

The Havenkanaal ('Harbour Canal') with the Havenstraat on the left. (photo 1Oct21)

New location

This building at De Millystraat will soon be the new location of organic supermarket

Go Pure. (photo 1Oct21)

Violet

The Aconitum in our garden. In Dutch we say 'Monnikskap', Monk's hat. 

(photo 29Sep21)

Balloërveld

Nature area Balloërveld is located about 10 km south of Zuidlaren, consisting mostly

of heathlands. There are several open spots with sand-drifts as here on the photo. It's a

wonderful area for hiking and cycling.  (photo 26Sep21)

Insect hotel

A large insect hotel at the edge of nature reserve Tusschenwater (photo 10May20)

Next left

View towards the Stationsweg with the Brink O.Z. on the next left. (photo 4Oct20)

Potatoes

With the leaves gone the potatoes are almost ready to be harvested. (photo 25Sep20)