Kaiserhafen Drei

We planned an afternoon in the museums of Bremerhaven, but most of the museums here were closed because it was a Monday. So instead we had a pleasant meander through the docks, looking at the fascinating bridges and interesting old and new architecture (and a very wonky tower). We passed a store of buoys, which meant we both learned what they actually looked like below the waterline! We watched a ship transit through a huge lock, and like watching the ships manoeuvre through numerous different bridges, it was fascinating.

Back on the ship for late afternoon, we watched from our balcony a huge American-flagged car transporter navigate the docks. The docks here are massive - the second largest in Germany apparently. So despite the industrial view from the cabin, it is interesting to watch. A quick game of crib in Anderson's before dinner and then some cross-stitch after wrapped up the day.Читать далее