We began the day late to allow for the rain to subside. We made good time until I punctured a tire. Klaus deftly repaired it in a matter of minutes and on we charged toward the massive city of Hamburg.
Klaus was riding a custom-made Python, a Danish bike that is lightweight and sleek. Alas, his left pedal malfunctioned and we needed to find a bike shop where he could replace his pedal. As luck would have it, we were lost on the outskirts of Hamburg when the leader of a cycling group stopped as we were consulting a map. This gentleman and his pals, out for a constitutional ride, escorted us to a local shop where a replacement pedal was found and installed. We enjoyed the company of this friendly group who took us on a “short cut” through some leafy suburbs. Given the size of Hamburg, it was no surprise that we managed to lose our bearings again. Having covered enough ground for the day and spent by the bustle of the city, we repaired to a marvellous place that doubled as a museum dedicated to wood and nature.
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