Netherlands - Entering North Holland

Travelling north from Rotterdam, we follwed the North Sea coast of South Holland as best we could. We elected to stay at a lovely grassed campsite just north of Noordwijk, near The Hague. A well managed site it was too, with the owner not allowing cars pull attached caravans to a site, instead using his own little tractor driven by himself. This saved dodgy drivers from ruining his beautifully mown lawn and also meant a traffic free campsite. The rule did not apply to motorhomes though because on the whole once parked we tend not to move till we leave, using bicycles or public transport to get about.
Cycling along the nearby coastal path, I came across the sign below. Originally meant to be a bicycle path, it was probably soon used and abused by mopeds and the like. They were banned, until someone realised that the over 65's and semi-disabled on mobility scooters should be allowed usage. Not that I saw anything but bicycles.

Regulation and reality having to co-exist in harmony

Continuing north from Noordwijk, we decided to do some mileage leaving South Holland for North Holland and came across the first of what I would call a proper sea wall, keeping the North Sea out and allowing people a safe existence beyond it. There is no mistaking the higher level of the sea with that of the land behind it .... not an address for the faint hearted! The scale, strength and magnitude of these sea walls never fail to impress. Mainly walkers on the sea side of the wall and cycling as well as normal vehicle traffic on the land side.

Sea wall at Camperduin, Noord Holland

Farming communities on the land side

We eventually arrived at the Recreatiehaven Schagen (Yacht harbour at Schagen) south of Den Helder, which became our base for three nights.