Since coming home from Mauritius we’ve spent November enjoying some little trips around the area with Suzi. It’s been fun to catch the end of the Fall Colors as well as discover some new pretty places, and Suzi also enjoyed it, I think! These are some of our favourites…
We took Suzi to the beach for the first time. The beach at Burgh Haamstede is accessible to dogs from October to March. There are some steep steps to get there but Suzi managed, she wasn’t too sure about the cold sea though! Of course, if you’re going without dogs the summer is also really nice, but will be busy. This time of year on European beaches there is a calmer, more brooding atmosphere which we really enjoy.
Also in Burgh Haamstede, we discovered this lovely lake and woodlands you could explore. There are paths all the way around, and we were lucky to catch the end of the Fall Colors there (they were really nice this year, all the oranges and reds you could wish for). Dogs are allowed here too, on a lead.
There is also another woodland area that we walked through with Dad, and there there are various routes you can do, ranging from three to ten kilometres.
We also took Suzi to some lake areas nearby. On a beautiful sunny morning we found ourselves at Haven Van Bommenade, which she absolutely loved. She was running around, leaping over the water, dashing up the hills… it’s dog heaven! The sun glinting off the water and turning everything golden was very special, too.
The other place we visited is only a ten minute drive from us, near the village of Drieschor. It’s basically next to the Dyke so there are some lovely views of the lake and the countryside. It is very muddy though, so dress in clothes you don’t mind if they get messy.
This area is made to explore, and Fall is one of the best seasons for it, between the auburn leaves and forests, to the golden morning sun on the lake and the grey waves of the sea skimming the pale sand. And with Suzi in tow, it was even more special.
I can’t believe it’s already December! I’ll have the last post of the year soon! Stay warm everyone xx thank you to Maya for the pretty photos
