Worpswede

We drove into Germany today and camped near Worpswede, an artist colony associated with Rainer Maria Rilke. A visit to Aldi to stock up on supplies was followed by a drive along tiny roads and across unmanned level crossings looking for our campsite at Hammehafen, a beautiful location, by the river Hamme. We cycled into  Worpswede to see the varied artists’ houses. Unfortunately, despite the BBC weather app forecasting no rain, the heavens opened and our trousers were soaked. I realised I’d forgotten to pack my waterproof trousers! Danny’s system of keeping a few items of clothing in a bag in the van and  the rest buried in the wardrobe was thrown into disarray and he had to rummage in the wardrobe cupboard for dry jeans. We treated ourselves to a meal at the campsite bistro and are now dry and well fed.

Hammehafen campsite Worpswede

Houses in Worpswede before the downpour