haarlemsdagbladApr 9, 2026, 12:51

Shivering slightly, Maaike van der Plas closed her eyes in a bus shelter under an emergency blanket: 'This is perfect'

During a late-night cycling trip through the Belgian Ardennes, Maaike van der Plas and her cousin stopped at a wooden bus shelter at 4 AM to take a brief 15-minute rest. Wrapped in emergency blankets to stay warm, they described the simple refuge as a perfect moment before continuing their journey.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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