Gorgeous cycle

The cycling here in Germany is amazing, the cycle paths good and plentiful. Went on a beautiful ride the other day around some of the nearby lakes, made our way to Fetch, cycling through woodlands, passing interesting buildings, so many photo opportunities!

Werder on the Havel

Every cloud has a silver lining as the saying goes and it has been proved again!. Last week out generator came to a grinding halt, and after some trouble shooting by Knud the problem proved beyond his many talents, so.......,. a few phone calls and the best Panda Generator repair guy was to be found in Werder, on our way to Berlin. Arrived here Wednesday evening and fell in love with the place straight away. Generator fixed quickly Thursday morning and we then decided to spend the next 5 nights here, a busy long weekend coming up so great to be tied up at a good quay. The old town of Werder is on an island and appears to have escaped any bombing damage from last war, the streets are cobble stone, houses well looked after, all very cute!

A few odd sights

What the ?!! Can't begin to imagine where they went shopping for these outfits
There are lots of different ways to cruise the waterways
I'll never be able to throw out an old broom again

New Crew

Benjamin at the wheel on the Havel
Benedike needing a bit of extra elevation to see out the window
First time its been warm enough to sit on deck for a meal, in port at Rathenow

Having a wonderful few days with Mathilde, Kristoffer, Benjamin & Benedike' s visit. Cruising along the Havel River stopping off to see the BUGA along the way. Linquenda causing a bit of interest too. Glad I have made an effort with the pot plants this year.

A cycle along part of Elberadweg

A welcome stopping place at Büttnershof on the Elberadweg,
Knud enjoying a reviving drop
Thrilled to spy these gorgeous ceramics outside a boutique in the middle of nowhere, only problem, they were shut, oh well guess it saved a collection of broken pieces in the bottom of my pannier
Werben, as far as we got before turning into a head wind and pushing for home.

Had a wonderful day doing a largish , 100km cycle from where we were moored on the Havel at Schollene, did a large loop, headed over to Arneburg and joined the Elberadweg and headed in a northerly direction before turning at Werben and heading back down to Havelberg and then home. Passing through beautiful countryside on small country roads or designated cycle paths, such a joy to cycle in Germany. For the uninitiated the Elberadweg is the Elbe River Cycle route that covers 1200km.

Recap of a lovely week

Spring time in Germany and time to get the flower pots ready and generally pretty the place up. Have noticed they do like a decorated hay bale.

BUGA 2015

What an amazing show!! Just not enough adjectives to write how beautiful this is. If you want to find out a bit more about BUGA the flower show held every two years go onto www.buga_2015_have region.de
This years show is being held in 5 towns in the Havel region, we have been cruising northwards down the Havel, theses photos from Rathenov show. Being early in the season the crowds are not here , thank goodness , bit selfish I know but somehow the peace and tranquillity would disappear quick smart when one had to shuffle along to get a glimpse of the flower beds. Spring time so its tulips everywhere, never seen so many in all my life! Display will change with the seasons, all ends in October.