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Faaborg, Svendborg & Island of Langland

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We seem to be doing pretty well with our Wild Camping spots here in Denmark, with another spot last night in a grassy car park overlooking the sea with nobody but wildlife for company. It seems that the Danes are pretty screwed on with their "No Camping" signs on many of the sea front car parks, so wild camping spots take a little more effort to find - which makes them all the more rewarding.<br />
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The weather has been very hot, about 25c today at it's peak. We visited the town of Svendborg and were reminded of why we bought a 6m van as we parked right in the centre with ease. We passed a bike shop and eyed up a couple of Trek mountain bikes at a price, according to Google, not too dissimilar to what they would be at home in the UK. The challange will be the rack. "For you, for free!" exclaimed the man in the shop, pointing to a cheap towbar clamp cycle carrier. I can see that coming off in one, bikes and all, while parked up somewhere exploring.<br />
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So we followed some directions from the english speaking assistant to a motorhome dealer, which turned out in fact to be a caravan dealer. "No motorhomes in Denmark, very expensive, half the price in Germany!". We already knew, the 2008 McLouis we saw for sale at the side of the road was nearly £45,000 equiverlant. So, we've e-mailed every Fiamma, Thule / Omnistore dealer we can find to see if we can get a rack for our van. We live in hope.<br />
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We left Svendborg and travelled to Langeland and to Tranekær Slot to 
walk around the large rounds of this impressive, but privatly owned, 
castle. Tonight we're back on Funen, another wild camping spot 
overlooking the sea which is pretty quiet (now the youth club has 
closed!).<br />
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Faaborg, Svendborg & Island of Langland

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Denmark - Vejle & Legoland

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We started off the day by having a 2 mile walk around the central park in which we stayed overnight wild camping in Aarhus, sorry to say that we were lapped a couple of times by some marathon runners who were training for an event (there were some signs, but my Danish is still a bit rusty). Stopping off the Vejle, we noticed that the landscape is changing as we approach Little Belt Bridge onto the next Island of Jutland, no longer are the villages old and quaint but now contain large civic spaces, supermarkets and familiar shops (most at eye watering prices). Sophie spotted the digital camera she bought for £50 before we left for £160 in a Camera Shop, for example!<br />
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The park and the shop are actually open right until 8pm so if you get in and want to go on a 'decent' ride make your way to the roller coaster, I actually managed to get Sophie on the log flume I was actually surprised at how small the park was (but I guess it would be huge if you were 5). It was good fun photographing the models made from the colourful bricks - on request a large selection are available here!<br />
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Denmark - Vejle & Legoland

We started off the day by having a 2 mile walk around the central park in which we stayed overnight wild camping in Aarhus, sorry to say t...

Denmark - Aarhus

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Despite looking a bit rough around the edges, Aarhus was a really nice metropolitan young feeling city which has obviously received some investment in recent years, which is still ongoing as the port / marina was undergoing some heavy groundworks. I can imagine that on an summers evening the bars and restaurants will be jammed packed. I'd like to come back one day.<br />
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It was quite a change from the oldy worldly touristy (and may I say slightly faux) Denmark we've seen on some of the tourist routes, the most notable being the 'Daisy Route' which we've picked up here and there. When we've strayed off the beaten track we've passed through villages which aren't so picture postcard and look like they could wel belong in Bulgaria (we'll confirm that either way when we get there!). We were suprised to see some designated motorhome parking on the Marina, but the signs were conflicting (one mentioned a fine of 590DKK - about £70) so rather than risk it we went for a wild spot in a local park.<br />
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Before existing Denmark we'll be updating our Country Guide as well as posting a summary of our trip and a map of our route, but our blog will remain 'as it happens' for those following our European tour.

Denmark - Aarhus

I've been playing with some HDR photos! Despite looking a bit rough around the edges, Aarhus was a really nice metropolitan young fe...

Hirtshals, Skagen and Grena

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Hirtshals, Skagen and Grena

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiEGOIWKwS2lE395a3G31SSJe5iZ9jMDcHiuHX053V2MjliSRZR8xLIDO993whI_B3s-Tqb7OxZUdjO8s0EcyK0r3mk1jUw5rF89oJRqgFlrUCCLIHPN4JnpaR1tssDaBAt6ihwhCokI/s1600/IMG_3005+%2528Large%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiEGOIWKwS2lE395a3G31SSJe5iZ9jMDcHiuHX053V2MjliSRZR8xLIDO993whI_B3s-Tqb7OxZUdjO8s0EcyK0r3mk1jUw5rF89oJRqgFlrUCCLIHPN4JnpaR1tssDaBAt6ihwhCokI/s200/IMG_3005+%2528Large%2529.JPG" width="133" /></a>Just a quick update, given that we've found ourselves with open Wifi again! We woke up to a dark windy morning in Ribe, so slept in late and took full advantage of the on-site free water by both having a long hot shower (thanks Gordon for the tap attachments, small screw fitting which I didn't have before!) after which we set off for Esbjerg which wasn't all that great, expect for the four men (pictured) it was a largely industrial town.<br />
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We departed to explore the thin strip of mainland which seperates the sea from Ringkobing Fjord home of some of the Alantikwall WW2 fortifications and also we both had microdermabrasion thrown into the bargain thanks to the wind funneling between the gaps in the dunes as we watched the clouds race across the sky!  Currently parked up 'Wild' in sight of Lyngvig Lighthouse (N 56.05035, E 8.10558°), had tea (Chinese chicken curry with an extra large helping of vegetables on the side) and really enjoying our £1.76 (€2) bottle of Lidl's finest Pinot Grigo!<br />
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Windy Denmark

Just a quick update, given that we've found ourselves with open Wifi again! We woke up to a dark windy morning in Ribe...

First taste of Denmark

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YscD9NgDcICFBkjTY01UhPH-yr_lkfKUUCDI2mU7z2wBZDPgRankEdRBP7X73zMtbGPx68DTLosk6b4RvAeN2R4AJ_v8Yyz_bu8MltnfN2-M1Ynj8YAwpKHXyurM_g__ZkI5DVxKdkQ/s1600/IMG_2689+%2528Large%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YscD9NgDcICFBkjTY01UhPH-yr_lkfKUUCDI2mU7z2wBZDPgRankEdRBP7X73zMtbGPx68DTLosk6b4RvAeN2R4AJ_v8Yyz_bu8MltnfN2-M1Ynj8YAwpKHXyurM_g__ZkI5DVxKdkQ/s200/IMG_2689+%2528Large%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a>Little bit of excitement in Lidl this morning when we forgot that they don't take cards, or at least not Mastercard or Visa. Sophie was left holding the trolley while I ran across the road to withdraw some more Euros we were running down before passing over to Denmark. All stocked up with food (about €60 - not bad for 4 packs of mince, chicken x2, sausage x2, pork minute steaks x2, loads of veg, apple juice, bottled water not to mention beer @ 33c a bottle and Pinot Grigio @ €2 a bottle!). Good job we did too as a quick reccy in Denmark bread is about €4 a loaf! Filled up with LPG, I say filled, we managed to squeeze 6 liters in which isn't bad considering we've had the heating on overnight and fridge on gas.<br />
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First taste of Denmark

Little bit of excitement in Lidl this morning when we forgot that they don't take cards, or at least not Mastercard or Visa. Sophie wa...

Rest Day in Flensburg

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We're currently based at a fantastic little aire in Flensburg, Germany's most northern city. After 850 miles of driving, this is a welcome break and the weather has been very kind to us (although maybe not as kind as it has to those of you stuck back in the UK!).<br />
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We resisted the temptation of a bratwurst and a glass of Flensburger Pils (the locally brewed beer) and headed back to our van stuffed with food before heading into Denmark tomorrow.<br />
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Everything in the van seems to be working well - despite charging two laptops, two phones, and running the heating overnight the batteries are still well charged thanks in part to the LED lighting. The 1km Wifi Antenna coupled with a tripod is excellent, allowing us to post this while hooked up to the marina wifi - so far away I can't actually see it from here!<br />
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Rest Day in Flensburg

We're currently based at a fantastic little aire in Flensburg, Germany's most northern city. After 850 miles of driving, this is a...

Drugs Dogs, Fuel Prices and Three Countries

After a good run down to Dover, we pulled onto Marine Driver for some tea and to use the free BT FON internet while we waited for our 10pm ferry. Something always happens to us at border crossings, searched or otherwise questioned, sometimes by armed guards (Switzerland 2008). This time was no exception and as a result border crossings are always greeted with mild anxiety by me!<br />
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<b>Customs Officer:</b> "Do you mind if we hide some drugs in your camper?"</div>
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We stayed in Calais over night at the ticket office (50.96770N / 1.86900E) which was largely undisturbed before travelling through Belgium, Netherlands and into Germany where we got the last space at Dummerlolhausen Nature Rerserve (52.52998N, 8.31009E). Managed to Fuel up in the Netherlands for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;">€</span>1.37/litre (£1.21/litre) but fuel here in Germany is nearer <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;">€</span>1.50 (£1.32). Thanks largely to traffic and slipstreaming a few wagons we managed 31MPG - long may that continue (I sense not once we reach the heights of Norway!).</div>
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Drugs Dogs, Fuel Prices and Three Countries

After a good run down to Dover, we pulled onto Marine Driver for some tea and to use the free BT FON internet while we waited for our 10pm f...

Booked it, Packed it...

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Most of it has come together in the end, I think we almost forget sometimes that they do have shops on the continent!<br />
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The adventure is just beginning!<br />
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Booked it, Packed it...

... setting off tomorrow. Nothing says we're ready to go then a full fridge - in fact, we could have crammed a bit more in! A few last m...