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Sport
Netherlands - a small country. The population of only 16 million. But from this number a quarter million people boasts an excellent ability to skate. And they do it for fun. Particularly pleasing moments when nature creates all the necessary conditions for skiing outdoors.
In the Netherlands, the chance is extremely rare, given the weather conditions and very low temperatures. But this winter is very pleased with the locals, creating a spontaneous national holiday. Recent photos from Amsterdam Visbiku Ben (Ben Visbeek) managed to shoot spectacular pictures of yachts on the ice skating and a huge number of people around the bay in the north of Holland. While some countries are frozen from the cold, the Netherlands dreaming about making cold ends, thus obtaining the possibility of a longer ride on frozen rivers, lakes, bays.
For the Dutch it is not just a sport. This is their history and culture. Go outdoors, enjoy the winter landscape and discover new horizons - this is what they seek. First on the ice out of the boat, feeling his strength. Sailing sport on ice is not as popular in the Netherlands. Yacht capable of speeds up to 100 km / h. Soon to be followed by a crowd of people who want to ride on skates.
Skaters and skaters wound hundreds of kilometers from Monnickendam up to the mark and in the opposite direction, enjoying the amazing frozen sea and colorful landscapes.
In the Netherlands, the chance is extremely rare, given the weather conditions and very low temperatures. But this winter is very pleased with the locals, creating a spontaneous national holiday. Recent photos from Amsterdam Visbiku Ben (Ben Visbeek) managed to shoot spectacular pictures of yachts on the ice skating and a huge number of people around the bay in the north of Holland. While some countries are frozen from the cold, the Netherlands dreaming about making cold ends, thus obtaining the possibility of a longer ride on frozen rivers, lakes, bays.
For the Dutch it is not just a sport. This is their history and culture. Go outdoors, enjoy the winter landscape and discover new horizons - this is what they seek. First on the ice out of the boat, feeling his strength. Sailing sport on ice is not as popular in the Netherlands. Yacht capable of speeds up to 100 km / h. Soon to be followed by a crowd of people who want to ride on skates.
Skaters and skaters wound hundreds of kilometers from Monnickendam up to the mark and in the opposite direction, enjoying the amazing frozen sea and colorful landscapes.