Live from the Prinsendam - 28 day Azores and Celtic Explorer - May 5th, 2018

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Our next port would be Vlissingen.

 

Here is our When and Where for that day:

 

 

 

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showers had been predicted for Bruges and we warned to take coats and umbrellas. Once again, we lucked out and Bruges weather was gorgeous. We were lugging all the paraphernalia for nothing.

 

Rain was predicted for Vlissingen and when I was up early in the morning, the fog was very thick and it was raining.

 

The forecast was right and it was lightening, thundery day with rain.

 

We weren't scheduled to be in Vlissingen long as we would be in Antwerp that night, so I decided to head out and see a bit of Vlissingen. I had originally planned to go to Middleburgh but with the weather it didn't seem it would be enjoyable.

 

The port provided a shuttle to Vlissingen (about 7 kms away)

 

 

 

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Vlissingen is a pretty town.

 

It would have been gorgeous if the sun was shining.

 

 

 

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Their promenade is very nice with great views of the harbour.

 

(P'dam was not docked here).

 

 

 

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Gates are opened and closed to let ships in and out.

 

 

 

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We are definitely in the Netherlands!

 

You can see the fog.

 

 

 

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The final look at Vlissingen. Can't take pics in the rain and I decided to return to the ship. It was time to start considering packing and we were cruising the Scheldt river later and I didn't want to miss that.

 

It would be a full schedule with our arrival in Antwerp tonight.

 

 

 

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Antwerp is an enchanting place. I've probably used that word too often in this thread but a lot of these places are truly wonderful.

 

Here are some pics from our sail in.

 

 

 

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We planned to head into Antwerp after dinner.

 

Back later with dinner and Antwerp.

 

 

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Up with coffee!!!!

Beautiful pictures Jacqui. Your birthday lunch in Bruges looked yummy! Glad you got your chocolates too.

Even with the rain and fog you sure have enjoyed your adventures.

Glad your home!!

Now what cruise is next that you booked? 👍👍👍👍

WELCOME HOME

DENISE:)

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Just got caught up with all your wonderful reports and pictures.

Congratulations on getting your silver medallions.

Glad you have gotten home safely.

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Up with coffee!!!!

Beautiful pictures Jacqui. Your birthday lunch in Bruges looked yummy! Glad you got your chocolates too.

Even with the rain and fog you sure have enjoyed your adventures.

Glad your home!!

Now what cruise is next that you booked? 👍👍👍👍

WELCOME HOME

DENISE:)

 

We really lucked out on weather overall, Denise.

 

I can't complain about a bit of rain all things considered. It was actually warmer in Ireland than it was here when we arrived home. And it was teaming rain too, of course.

 

I never book cruises on board. I like to do a bit of research and, have my eye on two different ones in April next year on ... guess which ship?

 

Need to check out a few things and hopefully I can access the old HAL site as it makes things a lot easier ;)