Totally shattered

Currently seriously jiggered,  been a long day since we left the DFDS ferry at Hook of Holland,  met up with our team from IPA Belgium who led us through the back roads of Amsterdam and out onto the motorway east before stopping for breakfast,    What can I say,  a marvellous feast, continental style, and with six of their members who had ridden to the  docks to escort us from the Port     We were truly gob smacked with the gift packs they had arranged  for us- and we had not expected as many to be there to act as escorts.

On leaving we had a 240 mile run to Bad Lauderberg, along brilliant motor ways,  but while we were averaging 75/ 80 mph  we were being passed by vehicles doing in excess of 100 mph.  But it was a good run, despite the fact that due to the concentration needed we were missing the sights -  not that there was much to see.

Sat nav;s proved hopeless at times due to roadworks and diversions,  but we did arrive in time for a much needed beer,  followed by supper in a lovely Italian restaurant..

Backtracking a bit - DFDS ferry was OK,  but mega overpriced with a totally captive audience.

Off and out round the Hartz mountains tomorrow - lots to see -  and now hopefully to photograph since the cameras are again working.