The 22nd of December. Five people start the crossing to Ameland. On the other side of the dike await the frozen shallows. On the horizon, through a veil of birds, Ameland is visible.
Maps show the channels, sandbank and buoys.
With a GPS, one can pre-plan a route. Crossing sands by low tide is dangerous, nevertheless, and one should be well acquinted with the sands and the tides. A wet suit or wading outfit is necessary in this season. The walk to Ameland is 9 km long. It's like entering a concert hall.