Rotterdam Images of Boats and More

A powerful and stout
little tugboat in the
Port of Rotterdam.

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A heavy set freighter, perhaps
with oil inside, comes barreling
down the river, as the sun
begins to set.

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A closer look at the above
freighter, as I watch it pass
under the bridge below me.


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A ship with the letters "VT"
on either side of the bow.


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A close up view of the above
ship. Again, I believe this to
be a heavy set carrier of
oil or some other liquid.


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Many locks, gates and
docks along the edges
of the waterways
of Rotterdam.


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Another freighter
passes beneath me.


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Across the waterways
are many tall and modern
buildings. The whole city
is modern, there being so
very little left of it
after World War II.


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An old anchor sits along
the street here. I believe
it be of English origin, as
it says clearly on the
side that it weighs
40000 lbs.


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The sun begins to set,
and you can see the many
construction cranes
throughout the city.

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On a man made peninsula within
the waterways, lies these
private homes. Must be
very expensive!

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A very low riding ship
passes nearby.

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The Bazar hotel in
Rotterdam. The room had
a decidedly African theme.
This was the most
comfortable bed I
have ever slept in.

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