Netherlands Viking River Rhine Cruise

Who can forget a tour guide with BLUE SUADE SHOES?  He has lived here all his life, and definitely knows this area well.  

Larry and Kathy will not be able to go on this tour as they both have a virus and want to stay out of rain and wind. Kenn has the virus too but decided to come along.  Hope he doesn't get worse.

Meeting our tour guide to tour around the Netherlands, so excited for this adventure.  Kenn & Carol will be going along with us in our group.

The Groothoofdspoort is a former city gate in Dordrecht that is located at the point where three rivers meet; the Merwede, the Oude Maas, and the Noord.

Several streets were named after what they were famous for. Of course, Wine Street was named this and had the famous Bordeaux and various other specialty wines. 

There are 4 different kinds of houses in the Netherlands, First one is called the Stepping stone designed home. The top of the home looks like steps.

2nd type of home is the square top. 

The 3rd type of house is the curved top house. 

I will call this home the 9 daughters' home. The doctor who lived here had  9 daughters. The home was occupied by the girls and the doctor and wife had a home next door.

When the mayor had his first boy he was so proud he put a statue in his home 

Streets in The Netherlands Holland

Dordrecht Holland harbours

Lots of local shops and festive decorations.

Musicians coming down the street to set up and 🎤 

This home has sandbags against the lower door to prevent water from entering. There has been flooding so the dune was opened and all is good.

The street of flags represents countries that are welcome here in Holland. 

Wine barrel chairs

These blue and white markers represent this residential parking. A resident has the key to stand up the lock so no one can park there when they are gone. The locks are put down when the car is parked there. 

The alleys have such a beautiful ambiance. 

This is the thinnest house in Holland. It was built between 2 buildings!

Vendor on the street I thought he was scared looking 👀 

We stopped at a bakery and enjoyed some espresso and a chocolate Sam. Chocolate gnocchi with chocolate mousse and orange filling in the middle 😉🙃😀

Time to get back to the boat for captain's farewell party

When I saw this Volkswagen I immediately smiled it had a Christmas tree sticking out the back. Merry Christmas!!

Starting the evening with a lemon drop martini.  We have made some amazing friends on this trip.  Larry and Kathy from Montana, and Kenn & Carol from Houston. 

Merry Christmas 🎅