21 May, Linz, early morning 

Rain, rain, rain …

Water level on Donau is getting higher and higher … not good.

Current is also increasing … a lot.

At 8:30 we leave … and the rain stops. Thank you!

We will travel 95 km:s today and 4 “Schleusen”. Lucky us we find the barge Bavaria 55 as a good travelling companion.

At some stage we are speeding at 22,8 km doing 1600 rpm. A bit scary.

At 16:30 we enter Donauhafen Emmersdorf … nearly getting stuck on a sand bank at the entrance.

Bow thruster screaming and Mr Perkins forcing the hull through the sand. 

W are travelling very fast but … would prefer less current. 

Surroundings are just breath taking … with sun it would just have been a perfect day on the river (except from the scary entrance experience).

Drizzling rain … no problems with a cozy deck house, heating,  a spicy chili con carne and some good wine.