Dinner on the beach, in Holland, but it feels a lot like home in Australia.

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Our last meal all together, before we head off south tomorrow.

Nico explained that they set up temporary dwellings along the beach here each year, then collapse and pack them away during the storm surge season. With climate change, the average sea level hasn’t risen much yet, but the storm surges have grown significantly. The giant sand dunes behind the dwellings require ongoing increased building. And there are smaller sand dunes in rows behind, using a similar principle to the dykes. The country invests a lot to manage its relationship with water.

Hundreds of wind turbines, off shore.

Charging:

Destination charger right here in the beach car park. Might as well charge while parked anyway.