Lecture on HanseaticLeague. Originally founded to protect merchants from pirates on Baltic and North Sea. Then evolved into a loose federation of trading communities that stretched from Netherlands to Scandinavia.

Kampen was one of the cities and our boat docked there. Toured In afternoon .

In morning bus to Giethoorn, literally goats horn , named because of what was found when land was drained Entire trip through the town was by canal boat, like Venice. Even garbage collected that way. Town made famous by movie and is a tourist attraction. Saw many thatched roofs, bridges, and charming houses. Wonder how the people in this small town feel about so many tourists gawking at their houses.

Before dinner had champaign reception with the 20 OSU guests
After dinner had contest in the ships lounge and tried to answer trick questions