We left Zierikzee for Delft on Thursday morning, arriving shortly after lunchtime and headed straight for the campsite to book in, set up and head off into town. Hmmm, Delftse Hout campsite is a bit noisy and there are far too many small humans running around. On the Thursday evening, there was a Europop kids’ disco, but it did finish by about 7.30pm. The campsite does offer easy and quick access to the city, which is a big advantage.
An hour or so after arriving, we are on our bikes, on the 5 minute ride into town. And what a town it is. Delft is a medieval city, once the seat of William of Orange, of ‘King of England’ fame; it has not one but two large old churches in the city centre, and it was the birth place of the artist Vermeer but we didn’t manage to see his ‘Girl with the pearl ear-ring’ painting. The city is ringed by canals and is mostly pedestrianised and is a real pleasure to wander around with its numerous eating places and small and varied shops. The scorching weather added to its allure. We were tempted by some of the Delft pottery, but I think the price labels had the decimal point in the wrong place. We visited both the New and Old Church in the city centre, and our tickets also gave us a free coffee at a local cafe, a nice bonus. Early evening, we discovered a really “buzzy” square, where a few beers and ciders were enjoyed..did I say it was only a 5 minute bike ride back to the campsite? Just as well….
Delft is one of those unmissable places, and we would love to return there one day.
Click on the photo to see a selection of photos taken on our meandering around Delft.