Urk, the Netherlands. Day22. 30th April.

Up early again in the hope of getting through the sluice early as it is a main thoroughfare for barges. Unfortunately  us and another boat had to wait for the big barges full of products to go through first. Finally in and a slight rise in the water as the locks closed then out again.







Then across the Ijesslmer we went. Very misty and a tad cold. Huge expanse of water that was originally sea, drained, dyked and now full of fresh water from the rain. Did it back in 1940. Lots of wind farms, in the sea and on land.



Sailed into Urk, which was once an island until they joined it to the mainland as they reclaimed land from the sea. We moored in time as lots of boats came in. Had lunch, then Deb and I walked into town. A delightful fishing village.




A lovely town to walk around and we made our way past the working lighthouse to the museum where we discovered life on Urk. Pace is the main fish, with cod as well.




We checked out a place to eat for dinner, returned to Melba to warm up and then headed out for dinner. A delicious fish platter was served with salad and chips. So we had Place and cod. Delicious. Off to Kappen tomorrow  where we will stay for a few days.


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  1. Jenny30 April 2019 at 14:30

    What a fantastic place to mpte

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  2. Anne30 April 2019 at 14:49

    You looked cosy sipping your teas despite the cold.

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  3. Karyn 30 April 2019 at 17:51

    An intriguing way of life, being on a barge. The Netherlands manipulates the environment in so many ways. Stylish fish platter.

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  4. abroadabroad1 May 2019 at 00:20

    Love all those wind turbines. Did you hear any humming from them?

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    1. Lorraine.1 May 2019 at 10:18

      Hi Rutts,, well done getting on. Nope not a single hum. Good eh.

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