The Lena Maria Day 5

Thunderstorms last night. Slept right through but Adrew caught it on video. In the morning we sailed up to a lock and we did a real fire drill getting off the barge. Biked through the countryside and caught the barge going through the lock. More lovely country roads and we were soon into Elberg.

This used to be a thriving fishing village but now depends more on tourism.

Geoff and Thomas tasted the local herring which was absolutely delicious. We also talked with the gal in the smoke fish market. It was back on the road in about an hour. We were on our way to the forest and the promise of some delicious pancakes.

A couple of us  got separated from the group and started in the wrong direction  - long story which I will not go into here - but Joan wound up being the hero of the day. Finally, we made it to the pancake house. Geoff ordered one with smoked salmon that was yummy.

From lunch it was a great ride through the forest and we came across a terrain that looked like the Cape Cod dunes. Very strange. We were back to the barge in about 5 miles. Thomas collected laundry in the morning so it was all there nice and clean when we got back - always a pleasure to have clean clothes.

Another great dinner. This chef is wonderful. Tonight's seating was coordinated by Joan. She used some sort of card system. The golden orange went also went to Joan for rescuing us. I also presented her with a few losenges for her throat which was sore from screaming after us.

A short walk through Harderwijk, another old fishing village. The middle of town used to be the fish market. Part of the old city wall is still there. There was a bit of fun in the playground.

Back on board and Andrew tried to teach the gals a card game he learned in Israel. Not sure it went so well - they went back to dominoes. Bedtime soon.

Next time.... Spakenburg