Do you know that in just five European countries there are approximately 25,700 kilometers of navigable inland waterways? France has over 8,000 km; Germany, more than 6,900 km; Belgium has about 1,600 km; tiny little Netherlands, as expected, has 6,200 km; and don't forget Poland with its 3,000 km. We haven't included the U.K. with its charming canals and great rivers. Anyone would need a couple of lifetimes to cruise it all.
We were lucky to have cruised the French canals for three summers, 17 months total, following narrow canals and wide rivers through the backyards of France.
Where do we want to go next? Everywhere! Come along with us as we get ready to cruise the European inland waterways. Actual cruising begins in the spring of 2010. In the meantime, there are preparations to make.
Have a hankering to see someplace? Let us know and we will try to get there for you and then report back to you.
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