Day 02. Schipol to Luttelgeest. Netherlands. NL.

85 kms. Speedo 03045. Full tank.  Weather rainy and very windy.
Landed at Schiphol at 0655h after 12 hours of sitting.   A long but pleasant flight.   I did think that the flight attendants were very busy taking care of everyone with meals and drinks, etc.  They did a good job.    I took the express train to Utrecht and then a taxi to RB Motoren in De Bilt.   I was going to catch a bus and walk a bit, but a taxi seemed better in the rain.   It’s no good looking like a “drowned rat” on my first day.   What would the locals think of us Aussies?

The Yamaha XT660Z Tenere was waiting for me.   On the internet I liked all the Tenere colours:, white, red, blue and mostly the tan, but not so much the black.   I got a black one!   After the paperwork, loading my gear and giving away €2,500, I rode away, very happy with my choice of adventure bike.   Peter was good with his help in the shop, “Thanks mate”.   I needed a Greencard for the European Insurance and a Bill-of-Sale for proof of ownership, all originals.  All the paperwork numbers are correct.   I am a bit fussy with correct paperwork having seem too many people delay the queues at Customs/Douane and also having their vehicles impounded.

It was a very enjoyable ride to Wilma & Cees’.   The rain allowed me to try my new hi-viz green rainsuit and the GPS allowed me to see the sites and practice U turns.   After closely following the GPS instructions, because I know how to closely follow instruction, I ended up at the Lelystad Rubbish Dump.   The man in the orange hi-viz shirt thought it was his lucky day.  I was dumping a new motorbike?   But no, I pointed to the GPS and did a U turn.   He just laughed.   Maybe I should also watch for street signs, too!
Several more U turns because of roadworks and I was with my family.   I like the high seat and ride of this Tenere.   Only 3 months old with 3,046 kms on the speedo.

My home for the next few days, at Luttelgeest, Netherlands.

 
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