Leaving the Cemetery we commenced our 6 km hike to Doorweth Castle
We said cheerio to Merel who took the bus to near the castle
Spring Blooms
Evelyn Tankster
Start of a wonderful trail through the woods
Lots of trail markers along the way
Water break
Helen takes the lead
The Museum Girls stepping it out
Where are we? Duno
Tonie's looking "Bushed"
Cindy picks up the pace
So picturesque
Reflecting Pool
Nearly at the Castle
Doug does Doorwerth
The castle first mentioned in 1260 was besieged and burnt to the ground. It was rebuilt and besieged a second time. Over the years it was continually enlarged reaching its present size by 1637. The castle suffered heavily in 1944 as a result of German destructiveness and allied shelling during WW11. A lengthy restoration began that lasted until 1983. It is now maintained by "Friends of the Castle of Gelderland"
Meeting up with Merel who silences the crowd to explain what's happening
Lunch in the Coach House, Helen with her croquettes
Mercedes enjoying her Apple Cake
One of the oldest trees in Holland is located in the castle grounds. The trunk of the Acacia Tree has a circumference of almost 23 feet. It was planted around the year 1600
Heading out to catch the bus back to Arnhem
A rare smile from the Grouch
Beautiful Avenue of Trees
Mein Heron
At the bus stop Tonie Twinkle Toes puts her socks on
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