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Paul and I took a walk into town and noticed tendering operations going on. The Volendam is at anchor, just on the other side of the harbour wall!

We stopped where the Volendam tenders were docking and had a chat with the Chief Security Officer and another staff member who recognised us. As we were about to continue our walk, we also met Debbie, the Shore Excursions Manager, whom we have known for a long time. It was lovely to catch up briefly.

We continued into town and made our way along the coastal road to the post office and then continued on a road out of town until we got to a path that took us back into town via a river and park. It was a pretty walk, but we were glad to have rain suits on because of drizzle and foliage being wet. My hiking shoes were soaked through within minutes and were wheezing every time I took a step.

On the way back to the ship, we visited the Whale Museum, which was rather interesting.

While waiting our turn to enter, there was a couple having a meltdown and letting off steam with a museum staff member. I gathered they booked a whale watching tour and were given clothes/suits prior to the tour. Apparently, they said that when they booked the tour, they were not told that they had to wear the suits they were given - otherwise, they wouldn't have booked the tour. Because she didn't want to wear the suit, she didn't go on the whale watching tour. Oh boy... those suits are a necessity when you are on the water. They are almost like survival gear for this part of the world. The poor museum chap... We didn't hear the outcome because we presented our ship cards to the museum chap's colleague and went into the museum

After the museum we went to the local supermarket to look for liquorice ice cream, but the supermarket was very small. We should have gone to Netto near the post office. It's not the end of the world.

We had a pleasant walk back to the ship where I was very happy to take my wet hiking shoes and socks off where they are now drying in a warm cupboard with a heater.Læs mere