A spot of shopping at Aldi and we leave Neubrandenburg after a quick look at the lakeside area. We drive onto the island of Rugen but miss seeing the 10,000 bed unused appartment blocks that were built by Hitler for army troup R & R on a beach there. Apparently they were never finished and sit untouched as they have for over 70 years.
Stralsund looks like an interesting town but aside from a lunch stop here we don't have time to explore much.
The day is fabulous and we enjoy the sunshine once again as we drive past hundreds and hundreds of windmills on the way to Rostock. This is the largest city of the province and a significant port for other Baltic destinations. We sus out a Baltic amber shop in the town. Amber is mined at various points along the coast and is found at a depth of 40m. Originally formed from tree resin, it often contains insects and other debris. Apparently it can be found washed up along the Baltic shoreline after heavy storms.
We elect to park up beside a lovely sandy beach at Warnmunde outside the main town. Let me tell you the waters are not of Mediterranean temps, although the naturalists are out in force enjoying a splash in the waves.
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