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April 24th 2023

Published: September 5th 2023

Monarch Empress spent the morning sailing through inland waterways in the Netherlands. Shortly after we crossed the Belgian border, the Boudewijnsluis lock carried the vessel into the River Schledt just above Antwerp. At Boudewijnsluis, the lock chamber accommodated four vessels at a time. I had not seen such a lock as this. Every other lock I had seen, whether on the Panama Canal, the Douro River... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

AndrewHL

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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The View

Ferris wheel known as The View at night. IMG_9890

Antwerp

Antwerp waterfront at night. IMG_9893

Boudewijnsluis

Boudewijnsluis - Boudewijn Lock connecting inland waterways with the River Schledt at Antwerp. Four vessels traverse the lock at a time. IMG_9836

Piz Ariana

Piz Ariana, inland motor tanker at Boudewijnsluis, Antwerp. IMG_9839p1

5th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Antwerp
We've been to Belgium but have not been to Antwerp. This is a city I'd like to go back and see. You've gotten me excited.

25th September 2023

AndrewHL
Andrew Lisowski

Antwerp
We have really enjoyed the cities of Flanders, Antwerp twice, Bruges and Ghent. When you visit Antwerp the Cathedral with its Rubens altar pieces is a must. Do also visit the World Heritage Plantin-Moretus Museum.

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