Day 7: Middelburg - Schoten

What an adventurous day and trip

Who knows the PC game “In a Land Before Time”? There was a mini-game where you had to cross the shore and crocodiles or something came from the side. That’s roughly how it felt when I had to turn right onto the highway/federal road today and suddenly felt a wave of fright. It was tough.

But let’s take it step by step; first, believe it or not, I needed sun cream for the first and last time. Applied it and off I went.

Then there was the sightseeing tour through Middelburg, which was very beautiful.

Next came the highway story and then the longest industrial area in Europe, it felt like. And I was slightly tricked. As can be seen in the pictures, I was repeatedly brought to a waiting position by moving bridges. I waited until I saw another open bridge on the other side (left). When I crossed that, I found myself at the next red light.

When I suddenly found myself in Belgium, things got wild. Everyone overtook me, some going over 50 km/h. That’s the next-level stuff in Belgium, an E-racing bike hybrid. Fast as a car, with license plates, but with pedals. Maybe they just wanted to get out of the industrial area quickly.

Then came Antwerp, and it really felt like a classic big city. First, impressive buildings, especially the train station, and then the slums. In between, all the multicultural neighborhoods you can think of.

Tomorrow, unusually, there will only be a tailwind, so I’ll be at the hotel by 10 👍 Then I’ll know how most Belgians feel.

There are also rumors that the trucks are still standing at the bridge. Missing person notices have already been issued. I wish them a lot of standing power.