Sunday, July 16, 2006

Madurodam V

Harbours and water: The Netherlands is full of it!

rising train bridge

Flood barrier Maeslantkering, part of the Delta-werken in the south of the Netherlands. The giant arms can close and open to prevent flooding in Rotterdam Harbour further up stream, in the event of storm.
Boat 'elevator' in canal

HSS Stena Line 'Discovery': the fastest turbofoil in the world. Shuttles between Hoek van Holland and Harwich (UK). I took this often while studying in London. Posted by Picasa

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