Thats not a problem as we have plenty to do and some 'rest' was not unwelcome. Also, after we get to Brunsbüttel, some 7 hours motoring on the canal away, we need to think about tides again. As the tide on the river Elbe can run quite fast (up to 4 knots), it is important that even the short ( 9 miles) stretch to Otterndorf is done using the outgoing tide. And with high tide in Brunsbüttel being at 5am and 5pm tomorrow (and about 45 minutes later each day thereafter), it will be better to leave there only in a day or two. So although we may change our minds, we may well do the second canal stretch on Wednesday and the Elbe bit on Thursday (when the wind also is in the right direction).
In Brunsbüttel the reception for our "O2" data is very bad as it is for Lintig where we might be on Thursday evening. So probably no posts for a few days, unless we have something worthwhile to report tomorrow.
Below are a few photos which were still due:
When leaving Rudkøbing, we met this racing fleet
Sunrise, just after leaving Bagenkop at 6am!
The Kiel lighthouse emerges from the mist, exactly where the GPS said it would be!
The big lock at Kiel-Holtenau. 40 'sportboote' in the lock and still place for hundreds more!
The 'Armada' after leaving the lock
A deer, grazing on the banks of the canal. The canal trip, although quite long (100KM in all) is never boring. Everything from wildlife to big ships keeps you busy and interested.
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