Monnickendam

Our first day back was quite busy in the end.
We had (and still have) lots of chores to do. Certainly, on a boat, the job list never ends.
Ed and Elly came to see us with their new dog, Bentley:






We had a real Dutch barbecue, as it was the opening of the season in Monnickendam. The allocated portions of meat will keep us going for a few days. There was nice live music too:










It's quite cold, but at least it is dry!

Tomorrow, the forecast is light winds and sun. Ideal to cross the IJsselmeer. We'll probably aim for Lemmer, we have never entered Fryslân there.