Hoorn is an ancient harbor town founded in 716 AD and awarded city rights by the Count of Holland in 1357. It was named for its horn-shaped harbor along the Ijsselmeer, the artificial lake created by the construction of massive dams.
In the afternoon we took a bus ride out to the Agriport in Middenmeer, the world's largest glass greenhouse district. We got to go into one of the HUGE green houses, where they grow orange peppers and ship them all over the world. It was SO impressive and very interesting. Everything is organic and spotlessly clean. We all donned white coats and shoe covers to go in. Our guide was so knowledgeable, scientifically explaining everything and answering every question that was thrown at her - later we discovered that she's only 18. A very impressive 18 year old!
David and Michelle
The plants will grow as tall as the white lines, going up to the top. The start harvesting from the bottom. Our guide is pictured below.
These are sheep! From a distant they look like cows, because I've not seen brown and white sheep before!
After our greenhouse tour, we went to the town of Wognum and took a ride on a vintage train, that began its operation in 1887.
We spent the whole day with our local Viking guide, as she did our bike tour as well.
Check out the bike parking below! I can't even imagine how I would find my bike after work :)
We left Hoorn for Arnhem in the evening, after everyone was back on board.
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