Vlissingen and beyond

Straight across from Breskens is Vlissingen. A short but busy stretch of water here is the lock to let you into the inland water ways. Surprise surprise we didn't have to wait we just went straight in. I had been so worried about this but it was all quite straightforward. We then met the bridges - the short run to Middleburg took a while as we had to wait for the different bridges. We waited about 40 minutes at the first bridge - when it finally opened over 40 boats came rushing through. I lost count. We were the only boat going through our way and nearly didn't get through before it shut.

The canal was everything we hoped it would be.

Middleburg was a beautiful little town. We managed the box mooring with help from the neighbours, however getting off the boat was not my most dignified moment. For followers of Father Ted think of the housekeeper (Mrs Doyle) jumping off the windowsill. That was me until the neighbours took pity and lent us a stool.

Getting off the boat.