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Caption: _______ ZEELAND Exploring the 'Sea Land'
of The Netherlands
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Caption: Zeeland is the most southern seaside province of The Netherlands and literally means 'Sea Land'.
This Steller story is about Walcheren, Zeeland's southwestern peninsula.
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Caption: DISHOECK
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Caption: During October, the beaches of Dishoeck aren't that crowded anymore. Beach houses are broken down and stored, and beach clubs close down for their winter break. You still might spot the Dutch though, they love their breath of fresh air.
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Caption: VEERE
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Caption: This one's from the top of Veere's huge church that was once dedicated to Sancta Maria ad Nives, Saint Mary of the Snows. You'll see the church on the next picture. Pretty view, right?
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Caption: 'Oma's snoepwinkel' in Veere offers all kinds of treats - make sure to check out the salt licorice and don't forget to buy a 'Zeeuwse Bolus', the sugary local delicacy.
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Caption: (And yes, Zeeland offers quite a lot of windmills as well)
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Caption: WESTKAPELLE
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Caption: Zeelanders have been battling North Sea waters for centuries, and not always with success.
The flood of 1953 took over 5000 lives and left hundreds of thousands people homeless.
Walcheren is, anno 2014, secured with kilometers of high dykes to keep its inhabitants safe.
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Caption: Almost 200 years ago, the people of Westkapelle placed a bright shining optic on the top of their medieval church tower, turning it into a lighthouse. It's still in use to guide ships through the 'Oostgat' fairway - the light can be seen from more than 50 kilometers away.
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Caption: _______ ZEELAND #StellerHolland
By Joost Bastmeijer
Instagram.com/joostbastmeijer
