08 May 2025
Steve, suggested during our trip planning that we do this tour on Thursday because that’s when Gouda has its cheese market. Gouda is lovely! It was crowded because of the cheese market but worth it because of our private guide, Steve. We watched a re-enacted scene of how cheese was sold “back in the day” and the weighing house was right there in the square with the original weighing scale. Stroopwaffles originated in Gouda and Steve took us to the two original stores. We enjoyed a freshly made Stroopwaffles and bought some to bring home to family, friends. Next we stopped in a cathedral that had the absolutely the most beautiful stain glass windows. Of course, the entire structure and its contents were awe inspiring. Steve let us walk around at our leisure. Also in this town, we visited the museum where people accused of being a witch was weighed. I have my certificate to prove I’m not a witch. We visited a cheese farm, tasted different aged Gouda. Of course, we bought some to bring home. Steve made sure we had a great lunch in a great place that wasn’t touristy. He continued telling us stories as we drove through the beautiful countryside. I think I could here. Thank you, Steve! I’ll work on my “G” sounds.