Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Day 2 - 65 miles (103km)

Tuesday 6th August
Otterndorf to Guderhandviertel
Sorry folks, seem to have deleted original post along with comments. Will try remember highlights and re-do.
Woke up to sunny day. For 364 days a year the wind in this part of Germany blows from the northwest, unfortunately on 6th August 2013 the wind was strong and from the south. Guess which way we were heading?
We started cycling on the landward side of the Elbe dyke through mainly agricultural land. We made good progress and arrived in Stade for a late lunch.
Cultural Highlight - The old harbour and beautiful surrounding buildings. Allowed Derek to take a picture and view the 13th century church spire from a distance. We intended to camp on the the Island of Luhesand but unfortunately the ferry man refused to take our bikes. We continued for a further 8km to Guderhandfiertel. A bit like camping a la ferme.













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