How much can we eat in one day?

Last night the wind was fierce, and it caused waves around 10:30pm. The ship is very stable, but we still heard it making lots of noise and hitting our window occasionally.

We are now in Zeeland, but we all decided to forgo today’s 5-hr tour. Originally the guys planned to go see Delta Water Works a giant flood-control project that closed off the Rhine and Schelde estuaries with dikes linking the islands creating what amounts to several freshwater lakes that are free of tides.

We were not expecting the tour to include Walcheren, a region and former Dutch province at the mouth of the Scheldt estuary that faces the North Sea, and museums, etc., so we decided to enjoy ship and each other’s company and time to relax.

Of course, the ladies continued playing cards. Paul went out and enjoyed a walk along the dike next to the ship after breakfast. The sun was trying to come out and it was a little windy.

Around 11am Bill & Ric decided to venture out and walk the dike as well and soon along came several cars preparing for a car rally. Very cool for a couple car enthusiasts.

We could not see over the dike, but Bill noticed there was a small village on the other side. So, Karen joined Bill and they went walking to the village on the other side.

This village is best known for fishing, but it is famous for quality creuse oysters.

 

 

Kelly's wished they had known about this village earlier so they could have made it to the center of town, but lunch was being served at 1pm.

While eating lunch in the dining room, our window view improved because Captain Harm was outside washing the window. Every employee has said he is a terrific team player always helping.

After lunch Ric, Paul and Bill enjoyed meeting Captain Harm in the Wheelhouse where he explained how the propulsion system works. It was great, especially since we were in a unique lock at the time. 

We entered the lock coming from salt water and once the lock doors were shut, the lock pumps removed the salt water and exchanged it with fresh water. We are now sailing in fresh water toward Rotterdam where we will stop until early morning when our Amsterdam port becomes available. Ports have been a challenge because we are in the prime time Tulip season and several festivals are taking place.

Mid-afternoon was the official ‘tea’ time onboard. Here Karen and Vicki enjoying their tea and pastries, scones and sandwiches in the lounge (Ric & Bill also enjoyed it although no pictures). 

 

Meanwhile, Paul & Beverly were enjoying a well deserved nap since they walked nearly 25,000 steps in the last two days and were out and about all day yesterday.

How much did we eat today? Breakfast, then a coffee, tea & a cookie break followed by lunch. Then a mid-afternoon, tea and pastries followed by dinner. And each lunch and dinner come with dessert. So, a lot!

 

Tomorrow (Sunday) is our last day before flying home on Monday. 

Stay tuned for one more blog.