After a pleasant overnight stay in Stavoren, we set off first thing to visit the Wouda Pumping Station near Lemmer. Opened in 1920 it’s the largest steam pumping station every built & still in operation! We had our own personal guide as we were the only people needing an English speaking tour. Absolutely amazing engineering combined with the striking “symmetrical architecture” Would 100% not missing this if in the area. All too soon we were on our way to the long anticipated Giethoorn, unfortunately the weather was against us – it was pouring with rain. We got to our chosen location, a camperplatts within walking distance of the village. We held out until 4pm for the rain to stop – it didn’t so we donned our wet weather gear & went for it! Our original intention was to hire a self drive boat & to explore the canals but it really was dim & dismal weather. We were able to go in to the church, which was very simply decorated but had a certain something about it. Wandered around the village & considered returning in the morning to hire a boat, we decided against it as we’d seen it all. Nice place, very picturesque but time to move on.
