Silkeborg

Today we paid 90 Danish krone (£11) to cross about 50m of water (Danny says 10m) with our bikes on a solar ferry from the campsite to the other side of the lake. We cycled into Silkeborg and visited the museum where we saw the 2400 year old Tolland man who was found in a peat bog 72 years ago. Or at least we saw his head as the rest of his body is a reconstruction. It was both fascinating and macabre.

We then explored the town centre which was a mixture of old and modern. The European kayak marathon starts here tomorrow. Danny is in training but might not qualify. We walked by the river which was very scenic

We returned on the opposite side of the beautiful lake to avoid another ferry fare. We came across a swimming spot, the equivalent of Hampstead ponds, but we didn’t have our swimsuits. Danny would probably have gone in. I wouldn’t!

The cycling was surprisingly hilly and I realised I’d forgotten how to cycle up hills. It was a relief to arrive back at the campsite. On the way back we saw a deer and fawn cross the road which was lovely.