An attempt to remap Europe and claim back the lost territories of the North Sea
Norderney: Day three
The campsite was on the southern side of the island facing the mainland. The terrain was flat, and as it neared the Wadden Sea, it became marshy. A fence prevented us from getting close to the water.
Norderney: Day one
We arrived in Norderney late afternoon on the Friday. Alessandra had unexpectedly arrived the day before and was keen to join us for a weekend on the island.
Spiekeroog
On the Friday, the tides allowed for a return ferry trip to Spiekeroog. Leaving Neuharlingersiel in the morning, the boat followed a wall of brick, which I’m not sure what to call: maybe a groyne or a boom. This separated a deeper channel from the tidal flats and seemed to lead the whole way across to the island.
Egmond aan Zee
As it was pleasant weather on the Sunday, we took the car north to the resort village Egmond aan Zee. Clouds had formed by the time we arrived, but there were still some brief sunny spells as we crossed the dunes to the beach.