Den Bosch to Dusseldorf
22/07/07 04:44 Filed in: Ducati Trip - Netherlands, Germany, Italy
We were up early for a boat trip on the Binnendieze, the historic town river of Den Bosch. Kijn didn't make it. The history of this river and Den Bosch is complex.
The river Dommel originates in Belgium. It is called the Binnendieze within the city limits of Den Bosch. For defensive reasons building outside the city walls was prohibited in the middle ages. The only way to meet housing need was to build over the river delta within the city walls. This activity began in the early 1500's and over time city was raised about 10ft.
Starting point of the Binnendieze tour. The boats are propelled by battery powered outboards.
Uncovered section. The draught is around 5 ft.
Outside the city walls.
Passing under road and foot bridges.
Our boatman, Hans.
Passing under private houses.
The tour over we returned to the hotel and packed ready for departure. When we had first met Kijn in Italy 2 years ago she was carrying everything but the kitchen sink. She arrived with a small shoulder bag carrying her luggage for the week.
We left Den Bosch at 13:30 and drove to Dusseldorf. Firstly towards Eindhoven then to Venlo and on to Dusseldorf station.
At checkin for the AutoZug we explained that due to a ticket whereabouts malfunction we did not have our tickets. The Bahn staff sorted things out quickly and the bikes were loaded. We went for a drink on the station concourse.
Departure was on time at 17:54. The train was full so we went to the dining car soon after.
Karl & Kijn in the dining car.
The river Dommel originates in Belgium. It is called the Binnendieze within the city limits of Den Bosch. For defensive reasons building outside the city walls was prohibited in the middle ages. The only way to meet housing need was to build over the river delta within the city walls. This activity began in the early 1500's and over time city was raised about 10ft.
Starting point of the Binnendieze tour. The boats are propelled by battery powered outboards.
Uncovered section. The draught is around 5 ft.
Outside the city walls.
Passing under road and foot bridges.
Our boatman, Hans.
Passing under private houses.
The tour over we returned to the hotel and packed ready for departure. When we had first met Kijn in Italy 2 years ago she was carrying everything but the kitchen sink. She arrived with a small shoulder bag carrying her luggage for the week.
We left Den Bosch at 13:30 and drove to Dusseldorf. Firstly towards Eindhoven then to Venlo and on to Dusseldorf station.
At checkin for the AutoZug we explained that due to a ticket whereabouts malfunction we did not have our tickets. The Bahn staff sorted things out quickly and the bikes were loaded. We went for a drink on the station concourse.
Departure was on time at 17:54. The train was full so we went to the dining car soon after.
Karl & Kijn in the dining car.