I mentioned in the previous blog how long it took to travel 100 km.
In Sweden, there can never be any doubt of the speed limit. Signs posted frequently along all roads. ( and often quite quick changes from one speed to another).
So arrived in Denmark on Saturday. Made my way out of Fredrikshavn into a 70kph zone and then out of it ( one of those signs with the 70 crossed out) – ok, so what is the limit now? I imagined 100 and put my foot down. After a while I became aware that my smart car was showing a speed limit of 80. When did that happen?
finally yesterday I googled speed limits in Denmark. 130 on freeways; 50 in built up areas; and 80 for the rest. Unless otherwise signposted. So the occasional 70s and 60s and (on freeway) 100 or 110 are well signposted and frequently. Otherwise no signs at all. You have to know when entering a village to slow to 50 and on leaving you can speed up to 80!
That said, no one seems to take any notice of the limits – especially the 80: 87-90 is more the norm there. So far I have seen no sign of speed checks.
After the events today, first the elites and later our lot, had a prize giving on the deck of the Frigate Jutland which is dry/docked in Ebeltoft after serious restoration. One of the worlds largest wooden ships. Steam and sail; 3 masts square rigged. 71m long and had a complement of over 400 men. It took part in the battle of Heligoland against the Austrian-Prussian fleet in 1864 and ceased active service in the 1890s.
For the record I got a pack of beer for my 2nd place. A got a bottle of rum for 1st! She wanted beer so I’ll give her mine. (Sponsors products).
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