Guus Bosman

The next morning I woke up at 8.30 am, full of energy. Over breakfast we organized some things for next week's party and I went for a run.

It was a gorgeous run through the Wieringermeer, a triangle through the country over the Molenweg ("Mill Road"). Roads here are straight, flat and windy -- very different than in North Carolina. It was absolutely beautiful to be out in the fields.

There were many farms with more modern things, like horseback riding, just housing and there's even a Bed & Breakfast on the Molenweg. There was the smell of kruitefluit, onions or flower bulbs, dry mud and yes, manure. The wind made it easy, even though it was warm and sunny.

I like to talk a walk break half-way, but that felt awkward because I kept on meeting people I know. I wouldn't one people who see me once in a blue moon to catch me taking a walk break!