Journey: Jyske Aas – Aalborg – Hobro Fyrkat Viking Centre – Fjellerup – Meilgaardvej – Fyrtårn Gjerrild – Grenå Hundeskov
So last night I drove us to a little sculpture walk called Jyske Aas it scored 3⭐ on Google so I didn’t have huge hopes but when arrived it was an overgrown spiral that took a minute to walk…with a free carpark…it did the job but not my best find… Mark was not impressed.
I was in slug mode this morning so it was gone 10 before we left for Aalborg. That despite the fact that the dogs had brought so much sand into the van and evidently into our bed that it was like sleeping on an emery board…I can sleep anywhere 😂
Aarlborg is another nice potter about town with a few hidden gems. The highlight is Kindepark which has singing trees. When a singer comes to perform they plant a tree and a medley of their songs can be played under the tree. There is a really eclectic mix from Sir Cliff Richard who started it in 2012 to Kiss, Beyonce, and classical music. It’s a great idea and the only one in the world.
We walked the streets for miles soaking it all in, the opera house is very striking, each did our exercises on a public gym, had brunch at a cafe and found a quirky ceramics place hidden down a traditional residential street. I then spotted a wonderful comic store and got lost for a while looking at all the graphic novels. Meanwhile Mark was nattering to the owner who was so lovely and friendly. Rather than head inland to Viborg (as suggested by Google), having heard we loved the beaches he suggested we go to the east coast which was less touristy and very pretty…and so we did!
First stop was the Viking Centre, Mark had spotted a photo and knew nothing about it but it was only 10minutes of our rough route so off we went. It was great fun, a really interesting site, we met some friendly sheep, dressed up as Viking farmers, pretended to be blacksmiths and read some history. So odd this wasn’t listed as a main attraction on Google, it deserves to be.
From there it was back to the coast, we drove east to Fjellerup and shock horror Mabel refused a beach walk! She was too comfy on the sofa or else didn’t realise and so I took the boys while Mark made dinner. It’s actually very rare we get half an hour alone from each other…more often than not I’m his moany shadow that keeps pestering for food.
Mark had hoped to find somewhere we could camp in Fjellerup but no such luck. I actually love driving at dusk as it’s beautiful light and the roads are quiet and had thus found two extra sites to visit. The first was a lighthouse with stunning views – said the multiple 4⭐ reviews from 10 months ago. I persuaded him it was only 30 minutes extra and would be worth it. We opted for the wiggly longer route and stumbled upon a stunning castle called Meilgaardvej (not on Google) before driving through lots of Xmas tree plantations, woodland and into what seemed like endless prairie land. The lighthouse no doubt had breathtaking views…but was locked and seemingly in someone’s private back garden and our motorhome took up the entire dirt track road which I’d had to reverse up…it was pretty though. Whoops sorry Mark 😂🙈
I tried to make it up to him with my camping spot suggestion – a dog park. Tomorrow’s walk is sorted a mere metre from the van. On arrival he said it looked odd and is dubious… Fingers crossed it looks better in the light…or at least the dogs love it 🤞
Today’s lesson – Google doesn’t know everything, speak to locals they are friendly and take you off the beaten track 😄
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