Netherlands - Elburg

Our First Night on the Boat

Nothing happens in the Netherlands early and since it is

Saturday we did not see a soul when we looked out at 8.30 this morning

It is a beautiful morning with waters that look like a mirror.

A Beautiful Morning

The good thing about being on the boat is that we don’t have to pack up each time we move. We can do breakfast when we want and have a cup of coffee any time of the day.

We putt putted out of Harderwijk at about 10.30 this morning and next stop will be Elburg.

Aqueduct Over the Highway

The sun is out in full force and Richard steered from the top all the way. It’s a leisurely cruise and I can even relax and read my book on the deck in the sun.

Bands Everywhere

Today was easy docking as the Elburg harbour is wide with

plenty of mooring spots. Also Richards getting the gist of this boat sailing business and manoeuvring the boat around quite easily now.

Elburg is one of those ancient towns that date back to early 1200 that you find all along this route. The entire inner town

Moat Around Elsburg

is surrounded by a moat and no cars are allowed in this part. Street cafes and bistros are full

Exit From Elburg Town

up and if the restaurant gets busy they just pack more chairs and tables in the street to accommodate the people.

There were bands and choirs busy everywhere today, even a medieval parade with a gigantic horse drawn beer cask.

The people of Netherlands love to be out and about on their boats and bicycles. It’s a lovely way to live.

I’m sure we will just pass out again tonight because when we get into a town we do plenty of kilometres on the bikes.