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Franeker to Harlingen: Van Harinxmakanaal, Netherlands Franeker to Harlingen: Van Harinxmakanaal, Netherlands

A short 8km motor brought took us to the outskirts of the port side town of Harlingen this morning. Just past the Konigsbrug, we exited the Van Harinxmakanaal and found ourselves winding past a multitude of moored boats – which Bob intently studied in passing. On arrival at Industriebrug, Bob phoned the bridge operator, who […]

Leeuwarden to Franeker; Freisland, Netherlands Leeuwarden to Franeker; Freisland, Netherlands

Amidst heavy rain showers, squalls and wind Bob and I motored the short distance to Franeker, which is situated half – way between Leeuwarden and Harlingen on the Van Harinxmakanaal. Moored in a quiet channel on the doorstep of the township’s centre, Bob and his knees couldn’t have wanted for more. The highlight today was […]