In the summer of 1995 Hielke Hylkema walked From Groningen in the north of the Netherlands to Montpellier in the south of France.
He hoped the long-distance h.
The Seine, Loire, and Rh ne accompanied him to the Mediterranean.
Meuse and Marne brought him to Paris.
He tried to avoid as many barking dogs as possible, practiced Tai Ji in quiet spots along the way, and explored local, Roman, and European history.
A 1150 mile walk over ancient Roman roads with minimal luggage.
In the summer of 1995 Hielke Hylkema walked From Groningen in the north of the Netherlands to Montpellier in the south of France