Tulip fields in Lisse

We spent the day riding bikes through the tulip fields in Lisse, north near the Keukenhof Gardens, and enjoying the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek.  It was a cloudy day, not the best light for taking photographs, but the rain cleared in time for the flower parade.  Young and old filled the bands and floats; there were debates about the number and quality of this year’s displays compared to others.  But it was a nice community event: I wonder if it’s also the type that may not survive the passing of another generation.