The Idyllic Canal City

My sensors registered Giethoorn as a picture-perfect canal city filled with traditional Dutch thatched-roof houses and thriving wildlife. This place is known as the 'Venice of the Netherlands'. It has an extensive network of canals and lakes that provide ample opportunities for boating. What caught my attention was the complete absence of roads and cars in the city centre. It felt like the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The houses in Giethoorn have private gardens and perfectly manicured lawns that make them look like miniature palaces. The city has a fascinating history, having been founded by fugitives from the Mediterranean after a flood in the 13th century. I found this historical connection to the Mediterranean interesting. This trip reminded me how humans are capable of creating their own little paradise on Earth.