Bruce is reinvigorated after a week’s rest in Zeeland at our friends home and keen to hit the road again!! We’re off through Belgium and down to France! Our destination is Camping Huttopia in Versailles. It’s a peaceful, treed environment and a fabulous spot for our weeks stay.
Back on the ship, we take time to lounge around and savour the final moments of our stunning surrounds before we traverse the North Sea, to end our cruise in Amsterdam!
The MS Rotterdam sails north overnight to Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Nicknamed the King of the Fjords. Yes, the best fjord was definitely kept to last!! We awaken to find ourselves in paradise at the enchanting village of Skjolden, the highlight of our cruise!!
Along Norway’s dramatic North Sea coastline lies historic Stavanger, our next port of call.
Yes, it must be Wednesday because the ship lift mats are never wrong! I’m hiding amongst the mirrors there somewhere?
We all cram into tender boats for the short five-minute ride to Kristiansand where our coach is ready for us.
Yes, all aboard the Rotterdam, in Rotterdam, for an adventure to Norway!!!!
Our wonderful friends, Jacqueline and Peter live in Goes, in Zeeland, Netherlands, and Bruce drives us there!!!
Bruce takes us 100 kilometres east of Amsterdam to the peaceful Kleverkamp in Diepenveen for a three-night stay.
Well, of course we did! The boat is about to depart so grab your cameras (phone) and enjoy the quintessential views of Amsterdam with us.
Europe’s largest maritime festival is on again. It’s every five years, except the last one was cancelled during corona/covid. A massive fleet of tall ships, sailing boats and vessels of all shapes and sizes. This year is the 10th edition and coincides with Amsterdams 750th birthday! Comprising a sail-in parade, 5 days of activities and a sail-out parade.
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