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April 24th 2023
Published: September 5th 2023
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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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Ferris wheel known as The View at night. IMG_9890
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Antwerp waterfront at night. IMG_9893
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Boudewijnsluis - Boudewijn Lock connecting inland waterways with the River Schledt at Antwerp. Four vessels traverse the lock at a time. IMG_9836
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Piz Ariana, inland motor tanker at Boudewijnsluis, Antwerp. IMG_9839p1



5th September 2023

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

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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