We took a great little walk in the forest today. I think this is going to become part of our normal weekend routine. I'm so looking forward to the days getting longer so that we can enjoy the nearby forest after work too. I never thought of the Netherlands as being a forest-rich country, but really there are tonnes of great spots for walking or biking. I also think one of the great things about this country is the amount of bike paths. Running and biking is so much safer with these paths. Last summer we spent a couple of weeks in the south of France for vacation, and I nearly risked my life trying to run along the road there. Though it's only mid-February, you can really notice that the days are getting longer and warmer. Here are some photos from our walk today.
This last photo is of what the Dutch call "heide". I am pretty sure that it would be called heather in English. When it's in bloom it's beautiful! (see below)
