Dutch Polderscape in Spring by Nimavenl
The word polder is a Dutch word - reclaimed land or land that was once under water that's protected by dykes. The word polderscape means a polder-landscape. A photo (in my case) of a typical scene from a polder usually featuring grass, a farm, a mill, a river or canal. Often some birds, cows or sheep as well. Today's polderscape is about as typical as they come - flat country
featuring some grass, some water, a bridge and a mill in the distance.
The Dutch celebration of Koningsdag (King's Day - previously Koninginnedag or Queen's Day) is a day on which we celebrate the birthday of King Willem Alexander. It is also a day of people, crowds and togetherness. At concerts, outdoor markets and public events organised throughout the country. This past Koningsdag I decided to avoid the crowds and the people, hoping to relax and enjoy some (relative) peace and quiet instead. To do that, I headed to the polder for some quality time with the birds, the ducks, the sheep and the cows. Others were out walking as well, perhaps they too wanted to spend a morning enjoying the beauty of The Netherlands. Happy Koningsdag one and all - I hope you enjoyed the crowds, the celebrations, the people-watching, the concerts, the Dutch music and the gezelligheid!
Polder
noun
1. a tract of low land, especially in the Netherlands, reclaimed from the sea or other body of water and protected by dikes.
2. a stretch of land reclaimed from the sea or a lake, esp in the Netherlands
Source: Meaning of Polder at Dictionary.com
The Dutch celebration of Koningsdag (King's Day - previously Koninginnedag or Queen's Day) is a day on which we celebrate the birthday of King Willem Alexander. It is also a day of people, crowds and togetherness. At concerts, outdoor markets and public events organised throughout the country. This past Koningsdag I decided to avoid the crowds and the people, hoping to relax and enjoy some (relative) peace and quiet instead. To do that, I headed to the polder for some quality time with the birds, the ducks, the sheep and the cows. Others were out walking as well, perhaps they too wanted to spend a morning enjoying the beauty of The Netherlands. Happy Koningsdag one and all - I hope you enjoyed the crowds, the celebrations, the people-watching, the concerts, the Dutch music and the gezelligheid!
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