At last we're through the canals and in the Ijslemeer

I am sure canal holidays have their attractions but in a yacht which is difficult to steer they are not to be recommended


Yesterday we motored for about 12 hours passing through some beautiful countryside but also having to negotiate numerous bridges and locks with their inherent challenges


At dusk we tied up on a small island which would have been idyllic if it had not been for the fact that the mooring was very shallow so we ran aground,thankfully within jumping distance from Bonita
After being easily towed off by Bonita this morning we came into the Ijslemeer and had a brisk sail to Enkhuizen.
This is a lovely town with beautifully preserved 17th century houses and a church with tinkly bells that chime loudly every 30 minutes





Tomorrow we hope to be in Amsterdam



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