2009-04-23: Wooden Shoes
Although not pottery, this pair of wooden shoes has been painted to look like Delftware.
2009-04-23: Painter
We visited one of the last remaining Delft manufacturers where we had a tour of the factory. Here we watched a master painter hand-paint a tulip vase.
2009-04-23: Delftware Factory
As we walked through the factory we were able to see where they prepared the pottery for painting.
2009-04-23: Process
They explained the steps in the process from beginning to finished delft pieces. We were surprised to find that the paint was actually black until it was fired.
2009-04-23: Walking Tour
Our walking tour through the town of Delft took us through the narrow streets of the Old City and over bridges crossing the canals...
2009-04-23: Phone Booth
...past phone booths that have been turned into works of art since they are no longer in use because of the popularity of the cell phone...
2009-04-23: Market Square
...to the town square where the weekly market was in progress.
2009-04-23: Poffertjes
It is here at the market where one can buy reasonably priced clothes, housewares, fruits, veggies and snacks such as these poffertjes which are fried dough similar to donuts.
2009-04-23: Skates
We even found some antique ice skates at the market which were much like the ones Hans Brinker wore. I think Abe was seriously considering buying a pair!
2009-04-23: Old and New
On the way back to the Viking Pride we drove by these windmills. It looked strange seeing a traditional windmill standing side by side with two modern wind generators.