Sep. 11, 2007 - A Tower Too High And A Bucket Too Many

Having decided to stay the day and look round, we strolled around the shops and then went up the Monstertoren - a long way up (279 steps) but well worth it for the stunning views. 

We also went to the post office and purchased a fishing licence and then went back to the boat for a late lunch, where we landed up with aching sides at the Dutch regulations, which  seemed to advocate fishing with a stick, a length of wool and a clump of worms (though this sounded more like wood through Julie's giggles).   We then had another stroll before a few beers and off to the restaurant, where we decided to partake of the local delicacy: mussels and chips, and wow did we partake!  First came the empty galvanised bucket, then the mussels arrived on the table in another galvanised bucket, accompanied by chips and 3 sorts of mayonnaise and salad. 

We decided to follow this up with a load of ice creams (delicious) and then made our way back to the boat.   Another great evening, only marred by Julie being reunited at 3 am with the mussels she had eaten some hours earlier!!

Fortunately Julie was feeling a whole lot better and demolished bacon and eggs for breakfast, before setting off for a wonderful sail which saw us at 45 degrees most of the time. 

As you can see, Julie is really enjoying it!!

We reached Sint Annaland in record time and anchored off the entrance for an hour or so for Trev to drown some bait.  Having rafted up to a very expensive Hallberg Rassey 42, we went to town to do some shopping before coming back for an excellent goulash and rice.  Another excellent day of laughter and fun interspersed with a few maritime disagreements between skipper and first mate - nothing too serious, but our respective solicitors have been informed!!

(Photos added 16th September 2007)