We live in the Netherlands. Just outside of Amsterdam near the largest bulb garden in the world, The Keukenhof.
I grew up in the United States and I am from the Land of 10,000 Lakes…Minnesota.
My hubby is Dutch and has a career here in the country of water and tulips… The Netherlands.
Paddling Cedar in the Dutch National Park De Weerribben
We own a cedar strip canoe. We paddle in The Netherlands and the United States.
I own two 12 foot Wilderness kayaks. One in The Netherlands and one in the United States.
The Hubby owns a 14 foot yellow Wilderness kayak here in the Netherlands.
14 foot Wilderness Kayak
I am a long time kayaker and outdoors person. I return to my home territory in the Northern Minnesota each year to enjoy the lakes, rivers and outdoors.
Relaxing outside a cabin after a canoe paddle in The Netherlands
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I have always loved seeing all the wonderful places you have visited.
What a great idea. I look forward to following you on The Cedar Journal!!
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I am originally from Germany, but now live with my wife in BC Canada at the beautiful Arrow Lakes. We both share the love of canoeing with you and nature in general.
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I am so happy you found my site. I look forward to sharing our adventures with you.
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Very nice places you have visited. We are planning a trip to Germany and Switzerland perhaps for next year. We would like to visit the Netherlands and Belgium on a future trip.
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Thanks for the comment. I lived in Germany for 3 years and I have visited Switzerland by train and I have also skied there. Both are places full of wonderful things to do and see. The Netherlands and Belgium are great and I hope you plan on visiting. Mostly people see Amsterdam but there is soooo much more here than Amsterdam to really enjoy. Thanks for stopping and taking the time to comment. Safe Travels!
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Unfortunately, I don’t like travels in campings, but I envy to people who do it. They are real travelers.
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British Sea Scout here, currently residing in Malaysia.
I’ve always loved kayaking/canoeing, ever since I first tried it out at the age of 12 with my Dad. I prefer solo kayaking, with a nice light paddle. If I go doubles, I hope for a very good partner!
Loved looking over your blog. Sounds like you get quite a bit of fun! All the best with the rest of your adventures. 🙂
Andy
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Thanks for visiting and I am glad you found our blog something you want to follow. I am so happy to see younger people enjoying the hobby I have enjoyed for years. Safe paddles to you in your future!
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Have you ever canoed any of the rivers of southern Minnesota?
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No I haven’t. I am looking at kayaking close to Whitewater State Park this spring. The Minnesota River is also on my list, but I think that is not considered a Southern MN River…
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you should come up to Tofino with your canoe.I canoe all the time! I come from Peterborough, Ontario.The Peterborough canoe is well known.I prefer to canoe than kayak myself.
What type of Cedar? Eastern white or red?
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I will check out that location. We are unsure what type of cedar since we do not know her builder. But, from the look of her my guess is white. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog.
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I’ve owned three different campers and a couple of kayaks. Good living. 🙂
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Isn’t it wonderful to be out in the world instead of experiencing it from the sidelines? I think people who are in touch with the ground (most gardeners) are well connected to the outdoors. Thanks for the comment.
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Nice to meet you at the gym in Moose and to share some adventures and laughter.
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Cool! Glad you were able to connect to our blog. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the comment.
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In Finland, we have 187 888 lakes and huge possibilities to canoeing.
Happy ad safe travels.
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I would love to visit one day Finland. I have heard it is beautiful. Thanks for stopping and commenting.
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Here is for example an excellent Place to canoeing:
Cruise to Rock paintings
Welcome!
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Wow. You are living an interesting life. I look forward to following your blog! Thanks for liking my comment.
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That’s a beautiful canoe. I spent 40 years in Minnesota (and fell in love with the Boundary Waters) but never paddled anything that gorgeous. We had an aluminum canoe, but it did have the advantage of being lighter. Now I live in Britain, where they call kayaks canoes. It drives me quietly nuts.
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Oh… yeah know all about the “nuts” as they do the same here in The Netherlands. Our Cedar canoe is located in The Netherlands, so we have not taken her into the BWCA. We rented a Kevlar canoe from an outfitter in Ely.
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Much easier to portage.
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That is for sure!
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Love your website & hope you had a wonderful time in Barnum-no more fussy men around I hope!
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So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping. Please keep stopping by from time to time. I am always doing something.
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Beautiful place! Nature is amazing! 💜
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Thank you! We love it for sure.
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Yes relaxing! 😊
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