We were staying the first night in Osnabruck, but we had a lot of trouble finding the hotel, as the road it was on was closed both ends, so a bit more pavement riding was called for, and we eventually found it. I then headed off to find a campsite for the night, and found a really nice one under a massive tower.
Next morning we all met up and headed to Peenemunde, the weather was really hot, We found the hotel ok, but when they parked the bikes in the front of the hotel, they got a lot of abuse from some old fraulein, so I disappeared to find a camp site before she turned me into a frog!
The campsite was just down the road, but the owner told me it was completely full, I walked in just as he was turning away some other people, but then he told me to wait, and he eventually found me a space as someone had just left early. He told me that all the campsites in the area were also full.
The next morning we went to have a look at the V2 rocket site
Next on the list, after we had a look round the Peenemunde power station, we walked across the car park to look at a Russian Submarine...
It was very cramped inside, worse than the U995 we were due to visit the next day.
After a good look round, we decided to go for a Hot-Dog in Poland
Next,we went into the Marine Ehrenmal which is next to the sub, it is just under 300 foot tall, and is hollow inside, and built between the first and second world war
As you can see, the tower is quite high,
Me, Larry and Neil walked down the inside of the tower, while Pete opted for the lift. It is quite awe inspiring, and as Neil doesn't like heights, he didn't look down at all!. Will have to finish this blog later as I have to go and do a night shift...
....Continued.
After a good look round, we decided to split up as they were staying in kiel, and I was camping. I found a nice campsite about half a mile from the sub, and put up my wet tent.Next morning, I went to Kiel and met the others for the ride to Arnhem. I led the way, with Pete second, his sat nav was working, and I was expecting problems, he didn't disappoint. I stayed at about 70, then 65, I could see his headlight flickering behind me, and the slower I went, the further behind he dropped. At one point I was doing about 55mph for around 6 miles, and he still didn't catch up!
At this point I gave up and got back up to 70ish. I stopped at around the 120 mile mark, filled the bike up and had a nice meal, and was just about to head off when they caught me up. His sat nav had died again, so Neil had taken over the lead. We eventually set off again, with Larry behind me, but on the way to Arnhem, Pete dropped back again. The 3 of us visited Neil's dad's friends grave, then had a look at the Airborne museum - very interesting.Neil texted Pete to say where we were, and that we would be visiting the museum, but he texted back that he was going to the hotel. I then headed off to find yet another campsite.
The next day we headed for home, All went well, until just before the passport control, Larry's bike wouldn't start, so I pushed him and his beast up the queue, then walked back to get my bike. I rode back up to Larry, who had by now gotten his bike going.That was the end of the adventure, just a matter of going through the tunnel and home.
Really enjoyed myself. The bikes were - Charlie GS500
Neil Triumph 900
Larry Goldwing 1800
Pete Kawasaki 900
