Seals

During our bike ride on Saturday around Texel Island, we visited Ecomare. The museum tells the history of the island, concentrating on the battle between the land and the sea. In addition, it is has an aquarium full of the local sea life, including starfish, crabs, and other various fish. My favorite part of the aquarium was the nursery, where all the babies were in small tanks. The miniature starfish and baby flat fish were the cutest!

The facility also has a seal and sea bird sanctuary. We enjoyed watching the seals play with feathers and eat fish.

Texel Island

Texel Island Bike Ride

Starting out around the island on bike.

The wool from Texel Island is highly valued.

Dad resting on the dyke.

View of the Wadden Sea.

Matt riding on the dyke along the Wadden Sea.


Sheep Shelter


Beer stop in Den Burg - Dad drinking Texel Stormbok.


Hills!


Waves of the North Sea


A kite surfer in the North Sea.


Dunes of the North Sea beach.


Church in Den Hoorn

View of the pasture land outside of Den Hoorn.