Dokkum - A Star Shaped Town

After a heavy rain fall during the night it’s a warm sunny morning with more people and barge watching.

Moving on today the route was across the causeway mentioned yesterday, the A7. We crossed here a few years ago and believe it was part of a big plan to prevent flooding where a hundred years ago many had died. On towards Harlingen, a pretty town to drive through, when looking for a MH service point. Eventually, with the help of traffic police we found the aire and service point, a wonderful spot to boat watch although we had a quick coffee, serviced the van and on to Dokkum, one of those Star Shaped towns found in Europe. A fine historic area with innovative architecture, bicycles coming from all directions and people with dogs on leads. And I can now order a decaf coffee for two, possibly.

Internet info
Dokkum is a Dutch fortified town in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland. It has 12,669 inhabitants. The fortifications of Dokkum are well preserved and are known as the bolwerken. It is the fifth most popular shopping city in Friesland.