Karen and Keld live in a restored farm cottage surrounded by an orchard of pear and apple trees, smothered in blossom. We spy on a nestbox of baby blackbirds through a glass panel on the side. The house is surrounded by woods, out of which deer emerge at dusk, kept out of their extensive vegetable patch by a high fence. Also staying this evening is Daniel, a retired American army officer , revisiting Copenhagen on his Bike Friday. He was last here as a exchange student 40 years ago! We all enjoy chatting over dinner and home grown cider. The Danes speak perfect English.
In the morning Keld shows us to a bird reserve where a Marsh Harrier and Red Kite are feeding. Then we visit the village church to see the amazing frescos on the ceilings. As we pedal North to the suburbs of Copenhagen we spot small "hills" , man-made burial chambers from 5000 years ago!
Our host near Copenhagen, Lars, pedals a recumbent three wheeler encased in a carbon body, to keep off the rain.
As the 3 of us cycle to the shops, a group of boys clap and cheer as he passes!
Miles to date 1288
Location:Barum to Copenhagen suburbs
