We left Zoutkamp and did a short two hour stretch along the Reitdiep before tying up at a few poles along this stream for the afternoon and night. We don't really want to get to Groningen before tomorrow and it's only a few more hours away. So here we are, almost literally in the middle of nowhere. It's after 7pm which means that neither the bridge a mile behind us or the one two miles ahead will be operated which means a: we are 'stuck' and b: there will be no shipping during the night, both of which suit us fine!
To get back to Zoutkamp: this used to be a thriving fishing town before the Lauwerszee was closed off and became Lauwersmeer. But there still are fishing boats in the harbour:
And fisherman's houses along the river:
The coming days will see the Zoutkamp festival, complete with 'kermis' (fun fair) and numerous other attractions which were being set up as we left this relatively attractive setting.
Location:Winsum,The Netherlands
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