Beach walk

It was a hot, sunny day so we decided to walk the beach to the next town, Nieuwpoort. We has passed through on the tram during the weekend and felt a second look was needed. It has the largest marina in Northern Europe. Although the beaches are crowded at each town there are few folks on some large stretches. The picture below shows the long beach we had to ourselves this afternoon. The warning sign is because of a nearby military base and if the red flags are out there will be target practice. No mention if the targets are civilians who ignore signs.

We did walk past one woman. As we were walking the surf line she and her dog came down to the water line. She removed her shorts and panties and slipped into her bikini bottom, then off came the tee shirt and bra. She put on the top and went swimming. She could have waited thirty seconds until I had passed, but apparently my presence was a non-issue. I was entertained and insulted at the same time, and no I did not take a picture.

Arriving at the channel we watched an endless procession of boats entering and leaving.

A free ferry runs across the channel to shuffle bikers and pedestrians since the nearest bridge is over a mile upstream - behind the marina. The orderly parade of boats is upset about every ten minutes when  the ferry crosses the channel, spins around and docks on the other side. Even sailboats under sail give way to the ferry.