In order to break down our travel time to Sweden and also to enable Sue and Martin to get to the airport for their flight back to England we decided to have an overnight stop at Roskilde. The site was spacious, open and adjoined a large fjord. As it was a one night stop we did not put up the awning. The last supper (with Sue and Martin)….
Roskilde is famous for its Viking ship museum which was fascinating. They continue to build boats using the same plans and “clinker” system.
And then you can have a sail in one.
In 1962 they recovered 5 ships that had been sunk about 1000 years ago. A cofferdam was sunk around the vessels and each piece had its location recorded prior to being raised. Each of the ships parts has been attached to a metal support frame and is now housed in the museum.
After much drawing and interpretation a replica was built of the largest ship. It is 30 metres long and can carry 70 to 80 vikings. In 2007 the replica was sailed to Scotland and then onto Ireland. In 2008 the vessel returned via the English channel. The logistics of operating the ship makes interesting reading. However, being on board was clearly hard work with over 25% being incapacitated due to sea sickness. There was little shelter and sleeping was between rowing locations so just surviving was hard work never mind the sailing/rowing.
There was a small film of the trip. I did not notice anyone on the return leg who was the same as on the outgoing one! There were a range of displays of the trip including a GPS shot which included Birchington in SE England where I lived a few years ago (OK when in school).
Roskilde is famous for its Viking ship museum which was fascinating. They continue to build boats using the same plans and “clinker” system.
And then you can have a sail in one.
In 1962 they recovered 5 ships that had been sunk about 1000 years ago. A cofferdam was sunk around the vessels and each piece had its location recorded prior to being raised. Each of the ships parts has been attached to a metal support frame and is now housed in the museum.
After much drawing and interpretation a replica was built of the largest ship. It is 30 metres long and can carry 70 to 80 vikings. In 2007 the replica was sailed to Scotland and then onto Ireland. In 2008 the vessel returned via the English channel. The logistics of operating the ship makes interesting reading. However, being on board was clearly hard work with over 25% being incapacitated due to sea sickness. There was little shelter and sleeping was between rowing locations so just surviving was hard work never mind the sailing/rowing.
There was a small film of the trip. I did not notice anyone on the return leg who was the same as on the outgoing one! There were a range of displays of the trip including a GPS shot which included Birchington in SE England where I lived a few years ago (OK when in school).
I just saw the link from Lianne to your blog...I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and am a little impressed! It is a shame you didn't keep a blog of your last trip with the Smith's as this one appeared a little tame with no near drownings, vehicle crashes or exploding toilets! I love Denmark and it seems that you share my sentiments...such a beautiful country with beautiful people :-)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to further installments.
Ngaira,
ReplyDeleteYes it was all a little mundane with your folks this trip with pretty much all going to plan. Hope you enjoy the latest updates.