The queue
at the Nespresso shop was out of the door when it opened at 10 and I turned up
to buy some more capsules. Apparently they had a special offer on, and a
friendly fellow in the queue told me “We Dutch are cheap, you know.” I assured
him the right words were frugal, or careful. Anyway, eventually we got in and
replenished vital supplies.
Then it was
off again, heading along the canal that winds right through the centre of
Utrecht, fortunately with bridges high enough for us to pass under. Here are
some shots:
There was a
bit of a holdup at the lock at the top of the town, but fortunately it is a big
one and so all nine waiting boats were able to fit in with ease. Then it was
off up the River Vecht, which lives up to its reputation for charm and
attractiveness, even if at the beginning it is lined with houseboats:
There was plenty of traffic on the river, in both directions, and some delays at lifting bridges. Riverside
homes looked expensive, though quite a few were for sale. Plenty of colourful and
well-tended gardens …
… and even
the odd castle:
Another
lock - charging 5 euro - brought us to the Loosdrecht lagoon:
Where we refueled
and met up with Leslie and Ethan, mooring in a marina right in front of their
hotel. Tomorrow morning they collect their hire boat, and we will set off in convoy. Not sure where - planning meeting tonight over dinner!
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