Today we headed into Rotterdam with Steve's parents and Ineke to cruise the Maas River. We caught the tram down to the wharf where there were squillions of people around for the Rotterdam Wharf Day. We walked to the cruise company that Steve's dad had wanted to go on and they were closed! This wouldn't be such a big thing apart from their website saying that they operated every day except Monday....
Luckily there were a few other cruises so we bought tickets for one of those. We had a bit of time to kill before the cruise so we sat down for a bite to eat and a drink. Steve's aunt, Emmy, came in and met up with us and then we headed down to the boat. There was a boat and helicopter display in the harbour so our departure was slightly delayed but then we were off.
After the cruise we walked to the Rotterdam market via the wharf and then walked slowly back to the tram stop via another waterway. As we walked there were bands playing traditional sailing songs that were quite catchy. We watched the bands before settling at another cafe for a drink and then farewelling Emmy before heading back to the tram station to go home.
Harry had kindly made us dinner which we had outside in the small courtyard of the complex. We enjoyed the last of the evening sun before retiring early for the night (for a change).
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