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We bit the bullet and left Lomm in drizzle, hopeful that it would not deteriorate. Luck was on our side and the weather cleared as we slowly cruised into the lake at Well, who were setting up to celebrate their 775th year anniversary of the village. We moored in the lake on a small jetty and took a short walk lakeside.
This morning was another calculated departure headed for a marina at Gennep, just 1hr 30mins away, before the forecasted over 50kmh winds came. We literally berthed as the winds started. The winds continue tomorrow so we will likely stay tucked away here.
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Nice
Timing!! Is everything 😎😎
So amazing…The USA is getting ready to celebrate 250!
We had a lovely few peaceful days in the lake at Thorn, Netherlands and went into town to our most favorite in the whole world cafe @clevers.ijs. From the cafe we took a walk into Belgium and back. Why not? 🤷♀️😆
From Thorn we finally started our cruising. With Sluis 13 closure extended from mid June to mid July we have actioned Plan B. We had a nice cruise to Lomm in Venlo and have a lovely quiet mooring to ourselves in a tiny inlet off the Meuse.
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There are a range of free, non service jetties around the lake (no land access) and the jetty to access Thorn is free if you are not staying overnight. If you want to stay overnight there is a sign on the jetty with a contact number. The lady we spoke with had good English.
Nice!
Oh thank you for the cafe recommendation. We are heading over at the end of the month and will cruising the Meuse. I’ll make a note for the cafe
Enjoy seeing your travels.
We've had a wonderful 5 days relaxing, all except one day. After playing with our new installation of batteries, inverter/charger and monitor, we had a few questions. So we cruised on back to the electrician who got everything sorted and we were back the following day to a favorite mooring in a lake.
The peacefulness is palpable. We sit each evening on the back deck watching the birdlife with a glass or two (maybe)... then port.. Feel the serenity.
Beautiful photos
A wonderful life.
Peace, perfect peace. Looks wonderful.
This sure beats the constant hum of Viking. Not loud or raucous but always some level of noise!
Where is Poldervelt near?
We love creating "traditions". Marking small moments that have meaning. One of our traditions we look forward to is the setting of our @harrywestflags when we start our European cruising season. This season once again we proudly fly our Harry West Australian National Flag and we now also have the renowned Boxing Kangaroo pennant. Thank you Harry West for your sponsorship. We truly feel we have a little piece of our Land Down Under cruising with us.
#aussiepride #proudlyaustralian #australianflagmaker #australianmade
Our "Cruising Season" has officially begun. A very productive first week. From new batteries and inverter installation allowing longer time off grid, to a 5 hour welcome session with @flipflopsandjandals2024, amazing weather, favorite restaurants and meeting new puppies. We're off to a great start.
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Looks great, enjoy!
Welcome back! We just said goodbye to Denmark and have crossed the Baltic on the way to Lubeck for a few days
How exciting. I hope you have another great season. We will be watching with great interest.
Good weather for it too. Where are you off to this season?
Great news. We’re a bit north of you in the Stockholm archipelago. Sandhamn to be precise.
Enjoy your cruising season! ❤️
Have a fabulous time miss seeing you guys, but enjoy your ‘milk’ 🥂xx
Welcome back and enjoy your time in the Nerherlands!🌷🐾
Great start ❤️
Welcome back to your 2nd home 🛥️☀️💗