Now Online. Kinderdijk: South Holland, Netherlands Maritime Museum, Rotterdam: South Holland, Netherlands

Having exited the Parksluis, into the Nieuw Maas went Gratis. Heading west, our aim was to reach Hellevoetsluis by mid – afternoon. Upon the Nieuw Maas, it is imperative that the VHF radio be monitored at all times, since the shipping on there is in proportions that defy belief. With the wash created by them, […]

We enjoyed today’s visit to the Maritime Museum. A section focussed on the development of the cruise liner over time and the visitor had the opportunity to partake in a number of the activities once played. Once only affordable for the rich, the first of the ship leisure travellers commenced boarding ships that were still […]

It rained for much of the day and we won’t mentioned the bone numbing cold. Despite the unpleasant weather, with the tram stop right outside the marina, Bob and I still had the opportunity of having an outing. Forgetting most museums are closed on Mondays and not checking opening times, the Maritime Museum – one […]

A mid – morning start took us to through a lock and out of the Gouwe Canal into the Hollandse Ijssel River. Within seconds, Gratis felt the gentle current giving a helping hand and her speed increased slightly. The rain had passed thankfully, but a chill wind swept the air and we were both well […]