Woke up by announcement at 7am as had to be out of cabin by 8. Docked about 8.30 and unfortunately weather pretty s*** as slight drizzle constantly and couldn't even see much from ferry. Not worth going up the funicular railway as won't see anything. Wandered around the markets and was very brave and even tried some whale meat, that'll upset the greenies amongst you. Actually it tasted like salami as was cured. Stephen tried elk and said the same thing. Maybe the...

Up early again as ferry check in at 11am so wanted to have plenty of time to buy some food for Norway due to the cost and also top up on fuel. Found ferry terminal easily thanks to ken the gps and even had time for supermarket shopping and refuelling. Had to wait quite a while after check in to get the car on the boat, they are massive and squeeze cars and trucks into every spare cm. eventually boarded and found cabin, now I know why it was so expensive, it's hug...

Left Flensburg around 8 as arrangements have been made for our factory tour of Grundfos and being picked up from hotel at 11.30. Arrived by 10.30 so had a coffee (reminding us we are now in Scandinavia as $12 for 2 cappuccinos). Taxi arrived and took us to Grundfos centre in Bjerringbro, about 20 min drive. Met by Eva an Fleming who did the tour. We had a lovely sit down lunch before heading of on the 2 hr tour. I have to say even I found it interesting much to S...

Went for a walk and had coffee and did a bit of fruit shopping in Hamburg before heading off to Flensburg. Really flying today, got the Renault up to 160km/hr when passing but still cars flying past us! Stopped at Glucksburg castle and did the tourist thing. Stephen in his element as noted this was the first of many castle visits. Drive onto Flensburg only 9 km away and found hotel. Was a German faulty towers except the poor old lady wasn't rude. Her son came to ...

Left Cologne after brekky as a 4+ hr drive to Hamburg. Made good time, arriving about 3 pm. There is no speed limit on the German motorways and the locals make the most of it, some were almost flying, had to be going over 200 km/hr. Our little Renault was great, comfortably sitting on 120, but faster if needing to pass. Managed to jag another tight parking space close to hostel so no dramas on that front. Great hostel, only open since Feb so all nice and new. Wen...