A full-scale replica of Noah’s ark has opened its doors to the public in theNetherlands. Stormy weather on Monday could do nothing to dampen the good mood of its creator, Johan Huibers, who is Dutch. In fact, the rain was appropriate. In the Biblical story, God orders Noah to build a boat big enough to save animals and Noah’s family while Earth is flooded. Johan interpreted the description given in Genesis to build his ark. It measures a whopping 130 metres (427ft) long, 29 metres across and 23 metres high. Huibers says he realised a 20-year dream to educate people about history and faith. The ark has received permission to host up to 3,000 visitors a day.