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    Crossing paths with another Viking ship. Rotterdam in background
    The Viking Baldur at the Kinderdijk berthStatue illustrating the story of the flood, the bassinet, the baby, and the catOur guide Julia explaining a bit about the windmill technologyPosing in front of the windmill we toured. Three floorsKids at the windmillA drawbridge to the windmillEnjoying our final dinner aboard the Viking Baldur with a Rauchbier toast!

    Kinderdijk, Netherlands, October 26

    October 26, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Our last day of cruising down the Rhine and its shipping canals. We stopped at Kinderdijk for a visit to old windmills that are now part of a museum. All water pumping is now down by electric pumps with far greater capacity. These were saved as a testament to Dutch history and ingenuity.
    After the visit we made a brief visit to Rotterdam then sailed to Amsterdam and enjoyed our final dinner aboard the Viking Baldur, celebrating with a toast of Rauchbier!    Read more