The yacht harbour of Krimpen aan den IJssel is modestly situated behind an industrial estate, partly hidden from view by large trees.
In this grey, wet, and windy afternoon it did not look inspiring.
It was completely deserted. On the small visitors pontoon there was a box with instructions (and a take-away menu). But the facilities were clean and there were bicycles for free use. This way we could get to town to buy some dinner.
Krimpen aan den IJssel is even less inspiring than the harbour. The centre of life is a tacky shopping centre, sixties style. For the readers who know South-East England, it suffices to say that Harlow in Essex looks like a posh place in comparisson.
We returned to Mekicevica completely soaked in the worsening weather. Spirits did sink a bit, and were only lifted by a dinner of delicious smoked fish washed down with Chardonnay.
