Amsterdam - 52° 24' 07" N 04° 53' 13" E
In Amsterdam, near our marina, there is an old river cruise ship that is more than just a hotel or a boat . It's both! (side note: each letter of the sign is a rentable room !) But before we get to the Botel, let's go back a few days to where we had just left Elburg ... Holland is known for its old-fashioned windmills, but the new type are popping up EVERYWHERE. We are allowed to sail surprisingly close to them. After an uneventful but tiring eight hours of sailing and motoring, we arrived in Lelystad. While we waited for the wind to ease, we dusted off the Bromptons to explore the town. The bike paths are quite extensive in Holland. Not surprising, I guess ... If you hold your chin while looking at art, people may think you are cultured. (Public art discovery during our bike ride in Lelystad) After a two night stay an a day of cycling the bike paths in early-spring conditions in Lelystad, we set off on a beautiful sunny morning bound for Amste...