23-07 Hamburg-Germany 8

Hamburg-Germany 8,

July 17, 2023,

Hi Everyone,

2 nights ago I went to bed with a sore throat, runny nose, cough, wheezing, stomach and colon problems. I must have caught a bug. I woke up yesterday morning refreshed and ready for a new day. Instead of purchasing the touristy Hop on Hop off for 30 euros, I found a similar deal that the locals use. For 6.9 Euros I could take any train, bus,subway and ferry boat in Hamburg for 24 hours. I started the morning with a ferry boat trip for 2 hours up the river, stopping along various quays to pick up and drop off passengers. The boat was filled with Hamburg people out for a Sunday ride. I was the only tourist. We passed by the industrial port area as well as an apartment project built on the water.

Afterwards, I used the subway to visit various areas of the city. I watched the finals of the elite triathletes and the relay race. Although Canada did not win very many medals, the participation was great. I ate supper with Rick and we exchanged life stories, you know, when guys get together over a beer.

‘Get your motor running, head out on the highway, looking for adventure, whatever we may find, born to be wild’ (Steppenwolf, Easy Rider). Today, I pick up my BWW 700 GS and head out towards Wilhelmshaven.

Love, Brian