Utrecht Bridges

The bridges over the canal through Utrecht are only 3.25m high so we are a bit nervous (well I am) about our ability to get through. We'll have to take down our canopy, nav frame and windscreen - and then duck!

The first bridge

The lock keeper tells us we'll be fine as long as we can get through the first bridge as it's the lowest.

The canal basin with lock in the background. If we can't fit under the city bridges we'll have to turn around and go back.

Entrance to the tunnel

I'm more concerned about the tunnel in the centre of the city as it has a bend. It's also the focal point for the whole city and overlooked by cafes full of people hoping for some entertainment. The Dutch Film Festival is in full swing at the moment as well and there are people doing interviews to camera on every corner so any stuff up is bound to find its way onto film. It seems I always have to be worried about something.




University

The old part of Utrecht is lovely though. It's a university city so full of life and bicycles - well it will be later in the day anyway.






The canal runs at a lower level than the city streets and there are trendy bars and restaurants at both levels.