This was the last part of our fabulous Northern European Adventure. A 10 day, 550 km ride, through East Germany and Denmark. No mountains, but hillier than expected, and many deep forests. This was a self-guided trip, but there was a large group of us, meeting at various places along each route, and always at the end of the day. These were all strong cyclists and really great to be with.

We’ve cycled a lot in Germany, but only in the southern part of the former West Germany. Something I noticed on this trip, was that many of the people of my generation did not smile much. Stasi influence from former days?

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Berlin to Copenhagen bike route

Berlin to Copenhagen bike route

The group… from Canada, Australia and California

Lost already?

Poppies

Former women’s concentration camp at RavensbrĂĽck.

Waren, Germany

Gros BreeĂźen, Germany

B&B at Gros BreeĂźen, Germany

Train station on the way to Rostock, Germany

Train station on the way to Rostock, Germany

Rostock, Germany

Rostock, Germany

Stag party in Rostock, Germany

Rostock, Germany

LĂĽbzer was the beer of the Rostock region. Translated: Do something meaningful – Turn off the phone

Ferry terminal at Rostock, Germany

Nykøbing, Denmark

On the ferry at Stubbekøbing, Denmark