Along the promenade
Once we were away from the shelter of the buildings the coastal breeze really picked up so much so that out on the beach sand was being blown in mini-sand storms with every gust.
Along this coastal promenade we could see the life guard towers as well as the rows and rows of wicker chairs on the beach.
These chairs were invented here in Travemunde to protect beach users from the wind. At this time of day the bars were across the seats and all the chairs were locked.
Out on the beach I had a closer look at one of the beach chairs.
I had missed the vending machine on the promenade that visitors were supposed to buy tickets to allow them onto the beach. My only excuse would have been that the notices telling visitors to buy tickets were only in German.
Along the promenade we passed houses, hotels and the casino. Below the promenade was a parallel walkway that followed closely the top of the beach and ran just underneath the sea walls.
We walked to the end of the promenade and turned back towards Travemunde stopping on the way for a beer at one of the open air bars along the promenade.
The street vendors by the big wheel were doing their best to interest passers by in their wares.
Once back amongst the shops we paused at a local supermarket but decided against buying anymore wine or chocolate.
Opposite Rose Street we went into the river-side restaurant there as by now it was well past lunch time. We ordered two different types of schnitzel. The main difference was that one came with a fried egg and the other pan fried vegetables.
We lingered over lunch to give ourselves a rest after our morning of walking. The temperature had climbed past 20C and the crowds were now thronging along the streets at the side of the river.
The fishing harbour
The shuttle bus had driven us past the fishing harbour and this was our destination after lunch. On my left was a small church and down the nearby side street I took pictures of one of the oldest houses in Travemunde.
We had to pass cafes and these private boats before we reached the fishing boats.
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Leaving Travemunde
Travemunde is a busy Baltic ferry port and we watched a Baltic ferry turning around in the wide part of the river before moving onto its nearby berth.
Out on deck we watched as Aurora slowly went down the river passing the shops and the promenade. This was lined with holidaymakers watching and waving as we passed by.
And then we left Travemunde behind.