After leaving Monnickendam we headed slightly further south towards the island of Marken. We were looking for somewhere to park so that we could cycle along the causeway which now joins Marken to the mainland.
We found the perfect spot, right at the start of the causeway and after lunch we got on our bikes and rode.
The mainly wooded houses of Marken are built on small hills to protect them from flooding.
Even the cows wear clogs!
This is the tallest hill we've seen in the Netherlands.
Houses built along the dyke with stilts on the landward side.
A "study of reflections".
There are even canals on this tiny island. It seems that everyone here has a water frontage to their property.
After walking around the tiny harbour we decided to explore the rest of the island on our bikes.
The old lighthouse at the far end of the island is now a private residence.
We headed back to Kiki via the path that runs along the top of the dyke which surrounds the island.
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