Working in the hospitality industry has its advantages. The most important thing is the possibility to be free on the Monday. This is usually the case and that is why this day has been elevated to 'mondate' in a domestic circle, a moment for two. Yesterday I went out with one for a #NSwandeling - further specified Baarn - Hollandsche Rading. An overview of walks can be found on the website of the NS. Earlier we walked from city through forest via dunes to the beach and this time we were further away from home.

For the company of 13 kilometers, shortened to 9 for the less fanatical walker, we left by bus to The Hague Central Station and traveled via Utrecht to Baarn station in an hour. That's where the directions start on the platform and we were immediately sent into the woods. Packed and covered with sandwiches and a good bottle of wine on the way, we were full of fresh courage at the beginning of what would turn into an amazing hiking adventure. At marking points, NS also provides background information about the construction of flora, historical facts and events or welcome facts about the environment at that time.

Here is a deciduous and walking route through a so-called berceau; a hedge of birch, planted as a natural tunnel that shapes the route. The branch roof invites you to stroll slowly and eagerly look around for everything that grows and blooms. Twigs, branches, silence and baking. Despite the cautious forecasts, it was anything but drizzling, rather arid and dry in terms of climate. The summer sun accompanied us during the day and where the well-stocked foliage allowed it, a meager trickle of sunlight hinted the double dose of vitamin D to our faces. Let's take all the impressive on us and pass four pedestals with statues, three in number.

The three represent different periods of history with their attitude, appearance and distinctive attire. The fourth pedestal is intended to climb up yourself and thus complete the time frame quartet. Via a pond, it continues up the paths and the avenues in the direction of Soestdijk Palace.

Along the way, taking advantage of parasites who fervently photogenically whisper that a photo needs to be taken. Quiet for this still life, daring layered and a tough regular guest on top of that. The colors screech from their strength with splendor and splendor and along the way there are many different shapes and appearances of this kind to spot.

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