It is the first time that we live on the boat for a whole winter and are moored in Dordrecht. Last year the boat was also in Dordrecht for the whole winter but we were still busy emptying the house until the beginning of February. How do you like that so far? Fine! We are a few spots further away but that is actually better, with fewer large boats next to us that are also uninhabited. Also, we now lie with the bow to the dock instead of the stern, so we experience more freedom from the back of the boat. Below you can see our spot and the view to the left and right from the back.

 

The first few days after the 'move' we really have to get used to it and even the first night it feels a bit strange. In recent months Bruinisse has really started to feel like home and Dordrecht has to become that again, but that feeling quickly changes. Nice to be able to use everything within walking distance in the city; unfortunately from the end of November again with many restrictions by corona. Nice to speak to our old neighbors Petra and Cor again. We only just manage to do this before they leave for their boat in Patagonia for the rest of the winter.

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The following weekends we discover two nice new restaurants in Dordrecht and finally eat in (instead of taking out) at de Stroper..

 

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The period around Christmas and New Year is very atmospheric in the city, with many beautiful lights and light effects. We also participate again and hoist the 50 meter lights into the mast. We regularly take an evening walk through the illuminated city. Also once the route of Dwaalspoor which leads along 12 special places, with the route along our harbor.

 

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