Oh dear, I enjoyed Francis's message. I went to Tonder, I think it was 2004. My accommodations, arranged by the local tourist office, were in a shoe manufacturer's conference center. It was located in a cow field a good 45 minute walk from the town center and the festival, and I was on foot. On my first trudge back into the town center after checking in, I found myself walking past a bicycle shop. I made a quick detour into the shop, and yes, the proprietor did have bicycles for rent. Mine, exactly like the ones ridden by all the ladies who live in Tonder came with a big straw basket on the handlebars and cost around $20 for my long weekend. I had a wonderful time on that bike. There are terrific bicycle lanes that go everywhere in Denmark, and the lanes I rode on were all perfectly flat. When I wasn't at the festival, I cycled to beautiful neighboring villages, even to Germany. Francis is absolutely right, Germany isn't very far away, and even cycling from a nearby village is not a bad idea. I'm pretty sure I have a cycle map of southern Denmark somewhere in with my travel books.
It was wet when I was there. I needed my raincoat and an extra layer underneath but the rain didn't dampen my fun on the bike. Again, Francis is right - go to Tonder, and don't miss the tours. The lace is fabulous and the Danish people are so very nice. Sally Schoenberg Four Corners, New Mexico - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
