The great thing about a cruise like this is that we see places we would otherwise miss.
Hoorn (pronounced ”horn”, as in Cape Horn, which was named by Dutch navigator Willem Schouten in 1616 in honor of his birthplace) is a charming and historic harbor town in North Holland.
In the 1600s, it was a prosperous trade center for the Dutch East India Company, as evidenced by elegant merchant houses and the Hoofdtoren, the magnificent watchtower overlooking the harbor that was built in 1532, with its clock added in 1651.
Modern shops, restaurants, and sailboats mingle comfortably with centuries-old architecture and barges. We would love to come back!
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That is one nice advantage to a cruise: seeing places that you would probably otherwise miss because of time constraints. That sign of people dancing is wonderful! – Marty
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So true, Marty— it would be complicated to drive to so many places; this is a painless way to see a lot more of a country. Alisa
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Beautiful architecture✨
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Truly lovely.
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