Under the 'green energy' of a wind turbine on the Oosterscheldekering
From Wikipedia:-
"The nine kilometre-long Oosterscheldekering (kering meaning barrier) was initially designed, and partly built, as a closed dam, but after public protest huge sluice-gate-type doors were installed in the remaining four kilometres. These doors are normally open, but can be closed under adverse weather conditions. In this way the saltwater marine life behind the dam is preserved and fishing can continue, while the land behind the dam is safe from the water. On 4 October 1986 Queen Beatrix officially opened the dam for use by saying the well-known words: De stormvloedkering is gesloten. De Deltawerken zijn voltooid. Zeeland is veilig. (The flood barrier is closed. The Delta Works are completed. Zeeland is safe.)
At the artificial island at one end of the barrier, a plaque is installed with the words: "Hier gaan over het tij, de wind, de maan en wij" ("Here it is about the tide, the wind, the moon and us (the Dutch)").
Right on the southern fringe of the province South Holland, is the town Ouddorp. We found a lovely new recently opened site that is all automated. We never book anything in advance and have no set schedule or agenda, which means we stay or leave as we please. This free and loose method of travelling means you sometimes come across these little gems.
We followed some signage for several kilometers directing us to a campsite and this is where it lead:-
Leading us on
Promising looking entrance
All automated! Entrance and use of all facilities is via your barcoded ticket. Behind the barrier the small but very clean ablution block.
Fifi standing proud next to a biggie. All park bays are level, well spaced, well ordered and managed.
Cherry on the cake was wifi included in the tariff of 18 Euros for a 24 hour period. Way to go we say!
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