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We are now in Oz after two amazing years of traveling Europe in our home built plane. We met many fantastic people who we are proud to call friends and have gained a much better understanding of the similarities and differences between the cultures of the different European states as well as the history and geography that have lead to these differences. We enjoy meeting people with similar interests to ourselves and learning more about other cultures. Please let us know if you're going to be in Queensland and would like to catch up for a meal and a chat.

Monday, 4 October 2010

Helsingor castle from the air

You will hear from us again and again that we flew over some amazing tourist attraction / UNESCO world heritage town, as sometimes time and bicycle distance just doesn't permit us to look from the ground.  At least we don't have to battle with crowds or pay silly entrance fees.  Below is Helsingor one of the stunning sights we sort of saw on the way from Hoegenaes to Copenhagen.

Amazing castle with the marina in the background
and Helsingor from the other side
On the way we had a look at Helsingborg from the air - the city on the Swedish side of the water across from Helsingor.  The story is that in Helsingor the Danes used to say 'do Denmark a favour, take a Swede to the ferry', as it's the closest place to Sweden  in Denmark and all the Swedes used to go over there to get drunk on the comparatively cheap alcohol.

Helsingborg harbour, Sweden

and this is the town hall in Helsingborg, again only seen from the air

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