We had figured that travelling on a weekend might be busy and we may be better getting somewhere on a Friday and staying put. Down here, nearer Amsterdam, that is certainly true. We got into Spakenburg about 4:30 on Friday, entering via a narrow channel already lined with boats and were directed by the harbormaster to a berth in and even narrower portion closer into the old boat harbour. We got in with literally inches to spare and enjoyed a peaceful night in a great location.
Today it got busy. Some of the old boats left their moorings for the weekend and have been replaced by giant fiberglass cruisers that make Armida look puny. Around 1pm the little harbor was jammed with boats mooring, turning or leaving, with the harbormaster pedaling around on his bicycle keeping it all in order.
We had a box seat sitting on our rear deck watching all the action. Who needs to go to the movies or a sports game on a Saturday.
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