ships prow,Hafen City the largest building development
in Europe that will
eventually house 10,000 residents and become the workplace to another 40,000. This is a city that boasts the old and new standing beside each other, iron bridges crossing the canals andwaterways to connect the various sections of the city. The magnificent 360ft high Elbphilharmonie concert hall completed in January 2017 on the banks of the River Elbe is claimed to be one of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world it’s roof structure resemblingwater waves. Travel by escalator to the viewing walkway on the 8th floor known as the Plaza, encircle the building from where panoramic views create a vista fromevery point.
Dusk is fast approaching, time to visit the Christmas Market where stalls are illuminated by twinkling lights, Christmas trees showing off their finery, crowds of people mingle with friends, admiring the goods on offer, many just drinking hot chocolate or mulled wine in the chill winter air, enjoying an atmosphere of happiness and goodwill. A shortwalk finds us at the quayside boarding one of the
glass topped boats for a tour of the waterways,
the banks lined with
apartment stores still busy with shoppers and then, leaving the city behind we glide under illuminated bridges, past large houses, apartment blocks and restaurants on the water’s edge, all immersed in coloured twinkling lights with illuminated shapes of Reindeer and other Christmas symbols before returning to the quayside to board theMetro.Where arewe going? The Reeperbahn, no not to see that for which it is famous but to follow a journey, a journey taken by others. The Beatles who began theirmain career inHamburg, their first showbeing 17th August 1960 at the Indra Club. For anyone who is a Beatles fan this tour is a must.
Back to the ship just in time for our departure and the last leg of my journey. How different the river looks at night, water traffic is negligible, buildings, houses and piers illuminated for Christmas, their lights reflecting on thewater, a stillness fills the air creating a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Sunday is a sea day sowhat is there to do? A great deal is the answer. For the energetic,morningwalk and stretching on
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the open deck, body shaping; for the less energetic a quiz, lectures, craft classes, demonstrations and that’s before lunch. 2pm, the Show Lounge is standing room only as Reverend Phil conducts a Carol Service. Back to the cabin and unfortunately this time to start packing, tomorrow we are back at Tilbury.
For anyone wanting a short cruise to prepare for Christmas this could be your answer. 4 nights on this ship of classic design providing excellent food, good service, comfortable spacious cabins and general ambience certainly worked the magic on me, let the festivities begin and pass me the milk and mince pies.
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