Our test weekend with the Hymer (2)

Day 2, March 6 - 2010

After a very stormy night in which the Camper was heavily shaken by the wind, we woke up at 07.00 and opened the curtains. After scratching the ice of the windows we saw a white world under a steel blue sky ! It was cold, very cold and Tjep turned on the heater. Dée and Frits, curled up as Ying and Yang, kept each other warm.
We watched the sunrise which coloured the sky purple, beautiful!
We stayed in bed until the temperature in the Camper caused a cosy feeling.

After walking the dog first we faced ice cold bathing water. It made us feel very alive.
Right after breakfast we looked on the map for the route of the day and decided to go to Wilhelmshaven for our lunch.
We took the scenic route along the dikes, not always easy due to the snow on the roads. But definitely worthwhile views! We passed beautiful little villages.

We parked the Camper in Wilhelmshaven and enjoyed a light lunch and walking the dogs. When we wanted to continue our way, as well Tjep and I did not manage to start the engine!! We tried and tried….. no sound what so ever.
We looked for the telephone number of the ADAC but it did not work with our mobiles. With a big sigh gazing at a desperate Tjep, I tried again and yes! Brroomm… We now know that we need to handle the anti theft starter with common sense!

We drove to Neuenburg where Tjep wanted to see the house he often stayed with his cousins the Von Münchhaussens. We found it without a problem and Tjep explained it looked much nicer and brighter than 45 years ago! It was than a grey painted lodge, now, as an office and family home it is white with a well kept garden. It pleased Tjep tremendously.

We drove via Westerstede and Bad Zwischenahn to a parking area near a Golf Club between Halfstede and Rostrup.
A beautiful area with a lake, forest and snow! A lot of snow……
The dogs loved it, it was quiet and we had a lovely walk.
During the walk we found out that Dée reads English...... she tried to leave a souvenir near the sign "Dropping Area" ......

Again early to bed.

Will be continued!