To Kreekkrak Locks, Tholen, Dortrecht

Antwerp – Kreekrak locks,| Kreekrak locks – Tholen | Tholen – Dordrecht  (20 - 45 km)

This morning, the ship sailed along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system prior to and as we were waking.. Our bicycle tour, 38 km,started through the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” forest to Tholen, We really enjoyed the forested areas, farmlands and beautiful homes along the way, before a drink break. We visited a Canadian War Cemetary from WW Ii. It was beautifully kempt with flowers amongst the gravesites. The ages of many soldiers was on avg. 20 years. We were thankful to pay our respects. We rode through heavy winds today. We enjoyed seeing flocks of sheep and their babies, mares and their colts,& dogs in the cafes we visited! We had lunch at a unique Watchtower. Tholen once was an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Tholen today is connected to the mainland in various ways. It was decorated with orange flag streamers for the upcoming Kings Day celebrations. We visited the City Hall, town center and an old windmill. From Tholen we joined the ship again for a nice afternoon sail to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland. Halfway, the ship passed through the Volkerak lock system. We enjoy our conversations with our boatmates during the relax time before dinner.Lue lisää