Homeward Bound

The Mintmaster's House at 'Den Gamle By'

A German Railways Inter City Express

A Commodore Class cabin on Dana Sirena

It’s my final morning of thirty days of travelling and I celebrate by having a swim in the Helnan Marselis pool. There is something special about being in a warm pool overlooking a chilly ocean!

I spend most of the morning on a totally justified return visit to the Old Town and like it even more. I have timed my departure to make sure I have a trip on the German Railways superb Inter City Express which goes from Aarhus to Hamburg, although I will only be on board for an hour.

Even so, I am treated to a coffee and a snack in my very private little compartment.

At Esbjerg, I am pleased to discover that, as the holder of a rail ticket, the number 5 bus to the docks is free.

The DFDS waiting room is cramped and lacking facilities, so I repair to the adjacent local island ferry terminal, which is much better equipped.

On board Dana Sirena, www.dfds.co.uk) I am being treated to Commodore Class. The cabins are well-appointed and spacious but the real Wow factor is the comfortable and well equipped lounge. We are on deck ten in a severe gale force nine, but it’s an absolutely splendid way to end my trip.