Rostock is abut 6 miles inland down a dredged river, there is a lot of ship building and industry on the way down, one yard is building a new cruise liner, the big crane is a 600 ton lifting capacity. The new ship will have 2,500 cabins and carry 5,000 passengers the pre made sections were coming in by ship. We stayed 2 nights as the very hot weather came to to an end with a storm, temperatures have gone from 29/30 down 16/18 degrees. St Mary’s church buil...

Just a 6 mile motor this morning to Timmendorf on Poel we had attempted to come in here 2 days ago but it was full, now away from the weekend and arriving early we had no problems finding s spot. This also gave us time to cycle round the island. Des had recommended the restaurant on the harbour wall so we enjoyed a meal. Timmendorf is a very popular holiday location being an island with a causeway so there are a lot of motor homes and cars visiting too. Harbour d...

A day off from sailing and a train trip to the town of Schwerin. Schwerin is centred round a lake with a huge fairytale castle on an island. The weather has suddenly changed giving us 30 degrees. Being a Monday we found the castle was shut but we were able to enjoy the gardens and the town. We did our usual thing and climbed to the top of the highest church tower, some 200 steps up a spiral staircase, we were up there at midday and witnessed the bells at first ha...

We arrived in the evening yesterday and had a lovely quiet night at anchor before coming into the harbour this morning. The weather has gone from cool to boiling 30 degrees this afternoon. Had a good walk round the town with a number of street musicians playing and folks dancing. We will stop for a couple of nights as we intend to take the train to Schwrin tomorrow to see the castle

We left the yard today for a 30 mile sail to the German mainland we were late leaving as we had an agent round to photograph the boat. Bunny Bee is up for sale. We are planning on buying the yacht in the photo Arcona 40 DS if all goes to plan. It’s been a cold fit out this year but warmer weather is forecast.