Monday 1 September

Woke early this morning, packed the car and drove towards the Tuborg Brewery in Strandvagen, stopped at Crundturig’s Church (marvellous design, so simple, which took 7 bricklayers from 1921 to 1940 to complete. Organ pipes of stainless steel, took some photos but may not come out. Climbed up tower – each slate tied to brick or wood – that’s workmanship).

[The photos did not turn out !!!]

The brewery was interesting – own harbour, power station and workers can drink up to 6 bottles a day. The guide spent 14 years in England, and so his opinions are valid. Doing the work during university hols gives him good pay and regular employment for the 4 years of his study. He remarked how low an opinion of Britain most of Europe has. The Germans, French, Spanish and Italians are now much respected for their improved economy. “A friend of Wilson’s is an enemy of Britain” – sounds familiar but it came from the guide! Drank two bottles of Tuborg (A felt quite hic!) strong stuff so drove rapidly out of Kobenharn towards ferry for Germany.

Ferry very efficient – need not have bothered to book – both in loading and unloading. Journey to Puttgarden took 1.45 mins – had good coffee on boat (always seem to be off boil though) and through German customs. In reply to questions, “any booze or cigs” Anne replied “no” and simultaneously I said 180 – still mad English (or NZ!!). Down some very bad road (being resurfaced though), neat attractive homes, thatched and tall. Turning off autobahn not clear (3 alternatives and having already nearly driven up a down lane) but after much talk got to Camping Bruning about 4 miles from Hamburg’s Reeperbahn.