What a fantastic reception in Bruinisse! When we enter the lock already halfway the Keeten, suddenly a very fast motorboat comes towards us ... is that customs or ...? No, surprise Ralph and Chris ....

Now for the first time it feels like we're really sailing home. Although theoretically that could have been a lot sooner. A friend of ours even said when we left over a year ago that from the beginning...

We imagine ourselves in the world of Harry Potter. We've done that all year long to a greater or lesser extent, especially the girls ... they've read all 7 books several times, seen the 6 movies several times...

Scotland is truly a beautiful sailing destination. Overwhelmingly beautiful and rugged nature, sheltered waters, nice anchorages and marinas, very friendly people and many fellow sailors (also with children) around us, so we enjoy this unexpected experience to the fullest....

After a couple of very nice days in Falmouth, we decided last Friday afternoon to go on a new adventure for the last three weeks, so we left early on Saturday morning to go back via Scotland (and the Caledonian Canal)....

 So, the last long crossing is over. Looking back, we have been very lucky with the weather. The weather is not very stable in this region and it is very difficult to predict more than 4 days ahead. Waiting in...