Tuesday, April 22
The boat set sail at 7:00 am. We only had to be up early today if we wanted to catch the scenery on the trip north, so I slept in. More tulip fields were in store for today. The weather was not bright and clear, but the view was still very nice.
Harlingen was a very nice town. I found a poster advertising a tall ships race that was coming to their port. I offered to purchase it, but the person at the tourist board said I could have it. It has a great illustration of a women with a spy glass that my husband loved.
We docked in Franeker about 2:00 pm. The whole afternoon was at leisure. I sat outside of the cafe by the Eise Eisinga Planetarium.

I enjoyed the use of their WiFi and had a local soda, Bitter Lemon. I felt very European sitting there.

It was different to be traveling as a single. I could hang out with the other passengers or just wander off on my own. That was fun. Since I am a Witte employee, several guests thought I could help with any problems. I was happy to help and did my best.
Terri Foley