It is very quiet here in Giethoorn, the loudest noise heard is often a quacking duck or rustling bird.
The meditative silence can be attributed to the diesel-free waters of the canals.
All boats here are powered by electricity.
You can drift down a side street, or rather just a smaller canal, to observe a resident casually strolling through the neighborhood.
You will float underneath several delicate wooden bridges as you observe the intricate thatched roofs of the old farm houses that make up the community.
In earlier times, tiled roofs were a sign of wealth due to thatched roofs being cheaper. Today, the exact opposite is true.
It is a luscious and still town in Giethoorn. You will not find crowded walkways or disruptive commercialism here.
Due to the lack of roads, most homes not accessible by car so the post man delivers mail via boat.
