Leaving the Netherlands and Landing in Dieppe, France June 16-21, 2016


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June 21st 2016
Published: July 9th 2016
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Our stay in the Netherlands came to an end with our departure out through Rotterdam. We first had to leave through the marina opening bridge and time it so that we didn’t have to wait for the next scheduled opening of the nearby Erasmus Bridge. This bridge is one of the main highways here therefore it only opens a few times a day. In looking at the tides we decided it would be best to ready ours... Read Full Entry



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Visited a Small Maritime Museum Visited a Small Maritime Museum
Visited a Small Maritime Museum

which contained an aquarium as well
Canada Lost Many at the Battle of DieppeCanada Lost Many at the Battle of Dieppe
Canada Lost Many at the Battle of Dieppe

and there is a lovely memorial in their honor
The Dieppe Chateau Houses a MuseumThe Dieppe Chateau Houses a Museum
The Dieppe Chateau Houses a Museum

we didn't go to it but enjoyed the climb & the views
The Cliffs are Made of Flint & ChalkThe Cliffs are Made of Flint & Chalk
The Cliffs are Made of Flint & Chalk

an impressive sight all along this coastline
Shelters/Storage Areas at the Dieppe BeachShelters/Storage Areas at the Dieppe Beach
Shelters/Storage Areas at the Dieppe Beach

some use as storage & others as a "cottage"
The "Sailor's Church" Sits High on the CliffThe "Sailor's Church" Sits High on the Cliff
The "Sailor's Church" Sits High on the Cliff

& reminds all of the lost of life the sea has taken
Quite the Tide in Dieppe - notice the heightQuite the Tide in Dieppe - notice the height
Quite the Tide in Dieppe - notice the height

of the wall at low & high tide
An Excellent Use of An Old Dry Dock AreaAn Excellent Use of An Old Dry Dock Area
An Excellent Use of An Old Dry Dock Area

storage for smaller boats saving space for others in marina



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