Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany

Hallo! I had planned for the cycle trip to be one constant trip, with maybe a rest day in the middle. However I've come to realise that once you're in certain places it makes sense to stop and take them in. So here I am in Hamburg, Germany. 

Good start to the day, where after a nice egg and bacon breakfast I just absent mindedly walked out without paying, only to realise ten minutes later and return red faced to cough up. She took it fine though! 

I've had a good wander round the city, cruised down the river and back (included in the day travel pass), seen the absolutely huge container port - one of the biggest in the world, but best of all, been on a decommissioned Russian U-Boat (submarine) moored up here! It was fascinating, just a cholstrophibic maze of small rooms, pipes and cables. Built in 1977 I think, its pretty old and dated now, with a nasty musty smell. 

Last full day in Germany tomorrow, and only 250 or so miles to go now!