Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Aero, Denmark
Checking out the goods at a roadside stand.
As we wind down on our trip and try to catch our breath, we were looking for something relaxing to do. So we took a ferry ride out to the island of Aero, Denmark. It has stopped in time circa the 1800’s. Great old buildings brightly painted and well preserved. Some of the houses had mirrors attached to the outside of the windows so the old ladies inside the house can see who is walking down the street either way. Typical small town. The island has about 8,000 inhabitants and going down as kids grow up and move away. 
We rented bikes and went on an 18 mile bike ride through the country side. Gale force winds and mountain terrain (Bill), rolling hills and slight breezes (Lyla), as we rode through the countryside following Rick Steves guidebook. It was great. Magnificent vista
s and up close views of farming Danish style.
s and up close views of farming Danish style.More Rick Steves
So we arrive back in Svendborg on the ferry and who is at the dock, but Rick Steves! He was filming more on his Copenhagen segment. He actually took a minute and talked to us. Very nice person. What you see is what you get.
Transportation
We were discussing all the different modes of transportation we have taken on this trip. Planes, trains and automobiles. Ferry boats, zodiac boats, and canal boats. Subway trains, high speed trains, trams, and buses. Bikes. And then we must have walked a few miles. There is a lot of turf to cover on a Scandinavian trip.
So we arrive back in Svendborg on the ferry and who is at the dock, but Rick Steves! He was filming more on his Copenhagen segment. He actually took a minute and talked to us. Very nice person. What you see is what you get.
Transportation
We were discussing all the different modes of transportation we have taken on this trip. Planes, trains and automobiles. Ferry boats, zodiac boats, and canal boats. Subway trains, high speed trains, trams, and buses. Bikes. And then we must have walked a few miles. There is a lot of turf to cover on a Scandinavian trip.
