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Goal is Hartel. Rainy night, very little animo to go. Not because of the rain, I like that.
Packed extra clothing and rain gear, glad I did.

One part of the (unofficial) path had changed. Gates, fences, pumps and machinery. And mud. Went through anyway as I was on my mudbike.

More changes: the Botlek bridge was rebuilt.
Or at least the old bike path had completely disappeared.
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A temporary bike bridge-path-construction had been built, which was pretty in its own way and fun to ride on.
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A mesmerizing view of the (chemical) plant lights through the swaying trees.
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On the other side of the unfinished bridge, bike path partially raw concrete. Same sort of construction here.
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Was fun going down there with the lights and the staffolding.
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Two ways to the Hartel traffic knot, this one bending down under the bridge highway.
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Cold wind and more rain here along an asphalt factory.

This was supposed to go all the way along the water but the road ended in a swamp, too much water and mud. Looked like the asphalt had been removed, just a trench remained.

I suspect that asphalt factory.
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On the Hartel. Beautiful place here, especially when the rain makes shiny surfaces.
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Unaware that I cooled down rapidly by the continuous wind and wetness, I could not use my fingers anymore to work the tiny buttons on my camera. Will have to adapt for when winter comes.

Would have liked to stay longer. Called it a night. Will go here again for sure.
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And another colorful rainy shot here in Vlaardingen.

All in all glad I went out anyway. The way back was a breeze, litterally. Even the steep Benelux tunnel was friendly.
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