Oh, that brings back memories, Bart!
I used to use the range on Vliehors next to Texel -- in Jaguars and
Tornados based in Germany at Brüggen and Laarbruch. As we came off a
bombing run we would turn left onto southeast to avoid overflying
Texel. It was quite difficult sometimes as the visibility was often
quite poor.
But I've just had a look at Vliehors with Google Earth and I can't see
the range's targets or control towers. It looks as if "Cornfield", as
it was called, is no longer.
http://members.home.nl/area36/milnl/vlie.htm
I'm sure that a visit to Texel would be a tranquil experience,
Donald ...
Chris
On 27 Mar 2008, at 19:06, Bart Wientjes wrote:
> Hi Donald,
>
> Really rural areas do not exist in The Netherlands, but I guess you
> mean the less-urbanazied parts. :)
>
> I would suggest visiting one of the islands in the Waddenzee. They
> have a lot to offer if you're fond of sea and beach, but like that to
> be in balance with a bit of nature and quiet. Although tourism is one
> of their main lines of income, they seem to manage it very well; it
> doesn't affect the charm of the islands.
> The isle of Texel (http://www.texel.nl/index_en.html) is the largest,
> and easily accessible by ferry. All adolescents spend their time in
> and around the town of De Koog, so all other towns are safe :)
> Culinairly, the island's special is lamb but you can choose from
> plenty of fish dishes as well. Ideally you can explore the island by
> bicycle. If you want to spare yourself from fixing Fiona's, rent bikes
> on the island. It is the common thing to do.
> The smaller islands (Vlieland, Schiermonnikoog) have other
> attractions. For one thing they are so small, they do not allow cars
> on the island.
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