Day 11 - Friday 1st August

Praesto to Roskilde
57 miles

Disaster. Another puncture but this time in my mattress so no sleep. Got up at 05.45 and by making as much noise as I could, successfully woke Derek. Pedals turning by 07.15. Followed route 56 to Koge through a magical mystery land undulating meadows with hares and deer constantly crossing our path. 34 miles later, at Koge, stopped for refreshments. While standing by a statue of Frederick VII we were accosted by the local historian and given a potted and idiosyncratic version of Danish history.
Set off again but were diverted from the track into a dead end. We eventually untangled the mess and got back on our route to Roskilde. On arrival headed straight for the Viking Ship Museum and handed over shed loads of money for admission. Lunch consisted of viking flat bread. This is where archaeologists had discovered 9 viking ships that had been deliberately sunk to block the harbour in case of attack. Pretty interesting stuff.

Derek insisted on dragging me up hill to town for yet more culture. This the Dom which I must admit was a magnificent building.

 Our peaceful visit viewing 35 royal tombs was somewhat shattered by a demented organist.
A swift return down the hill then round the bay brought us to the campsite of the trip at Vigen Strand. Pitched the tents a few metres from the sea with a great view across the bay  to Roskilde.

 Made use of outstanding facilities to shower then beer of the day which was - Sempe Ardens Wiener.