Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside ....

Sunday in Zeeland was a crisp, cold, bright day and I started the day with a brisk walk to take in the view. It's a short walk from the chalet to the shore, and with views like this on offer, it's easy to see why this has become such a popular resort.



The bridge in the distance is not just a bridge, but part of an elaborate flood control system that was developed after the 1953 floods. It's designed to protect against floods if the tide is too high, as it was in 1953 when much of the country was flooded.
It's an impressive structure, providing effective protection without dominating the landscape. This is part of a 14 km series of flood control mechanisms that protect the area, and it's precisely the sort of strategy that would have protected New Orleans against the worst of that hurricane season.