Enchanting 'Wijk bij Duurstede'
My feet were itching again last weekend -- I am dying to explore a picturesque borough! And even though the weather was grey and dreary, it has its lucky charm for the day. It was dry, and on Sunday afternoon, the sun stooped low and sent a few warm rays along our way. With the many beautiful villages the Netherlands has to offer, it is indeed a daunting yet irresistible task for this history and cultural devotee to choose which reward to unwrap and discover this time. So I turned to the book Dutch sister loaned me for help - Het Toppunt van Nederland . What am I searching? I am looking for a charming village with an appealing history, a countryside feel, scenic (of course), and should not be far from the city of Utrecht. A write up about Wijk bij Duurstede caught my eye. The municipality is about 22 kilometers down southeast of Utrecht. It says this town has the most number of castles in the country – 15! Most are located in the little village of Langbroek (which I still have to visit...