Garwitz to Schwerin

Monday, 21 September

A good journey today, still very cold but no rain until we arrived in Schwerin. We covered 30 km, with only one lock and one lifting bridge. The bridge is only opened at certain times during the day so we were able to sit and eat lunch while we waited for it. For lunch we had bread rolls which we ordered yesterday and which were delivered right to our door this morning.

It was an interesting drive with one very long, perfectly straight stretch which passed by old trout farms. These are now home to many water birds, including birds that rest there on their migratory routes. We also crossed the Schweriner See, with Judy at the wheel, Lorraine watching out for marker buoys with the binoculars and me navigating with our wonderful iPad chart.

On arrival at the boat harbour we were pleased to find an easy parking spot, a huge relief as I had been worrying about more narrow pens with expensive boats and panicky Germans. It was good to stretch our legs on a stroll into town. It was drizzling but not cold, as it had been out on the lake. The old town is full of picturesque buildings and I think we will enjoy exploring it over the next couple of days. The castle is visible from various points and is top of our list for tomorrow. We also hope to catch up with Shani Van Der Young, who is here with a group from Monbulk SC.

Enjoyed sampling the local pork in aspic specialty at the Seglerheim Restaurant which is about 30 metres from our boat. Tonight we will be lulled to sleep by the lapping of water against the sides of the boat, a sound we don't hear in our canal berths.

 

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