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Practicalities
24–25 April 2024. Around two in the morning, I berthed at a finger pontoon and connected power. Straight off to inspect the facilities. Spotted a diesel tank and self-service terminal; later returned with cans. €80 deposit, 16.29 DKK per litre. Deposit back almost immediately.
Marina payment at a machine too. All the island’s harbours share a network: pay for one and choose others ahead. More than five days in total earns free nights. Two days cost 532 kroner. A sticker gave shower and toilet codes. Unlimited showers, particularly welcome.
After a shower, straight to sleep.
The beach
Before the holiday, my friend Denis suggested contacting a sailing family who’d lived here for years. He gave me Anna’s details. We messaged, and she recommended places in Rønne.
I began northwards, through a park to a broad, deserted beach. Cloudy and windy. Shoes off, jeans rolled, bare feet on cool sand. Without sun, time lost its meaning. Just walking silently, lost in thought. Perfect for being alone with yourself. I took a stone with rusty-orange staining.
The museum
I love museums, so couldn’t miss the town’s. Three floors surprised me: Viking artefacts, the story of local troll Krølle Bølle, a mischievous fairy-tale boy. A room on Soviet occupation of the island. Even handwriting exercise books suspiciously like my school ones. Worth visiting.
The town
Rønne is Bornholm’s largest town, but walkable in a couple of hours. Neat houses, tiled roofs, cobbles. I wanted coffee and a croissant. The barista’s coffee smelled so good I asked the variety: BAYA 100% Arabica, with chocolate notes. Remember that.
Plenty of cafés and restaurants on the main street. A recommended stop at Aroy Dee Thai Takeaway: quick and tasty.
Wandered, photographed myself by two lighthouses near the commercial port. A shopping centre near the marina is handy for food and clothes. I tried to buy local products. Buses run only four to six times a day; watch the timetable unless you fancy sleeping at a stop.
Back aboard, I found the middle stanchion torn out. Apparently, the fenders had rubbed the quay too enthusiastically.
Visitors
Anna came with her friend Yulia that evening. Long conversations about sailing, living abroad and favourite island spots. They gave me postcards of Christiansø, where Anna had lived for years. Each was a little quest: find this and see it yourself. Warm and heartfelt. I wanted at least a week here. Two days are far too few.
#passage
24–25 April 2024. Around two in the morning, I berthed at a finger pontoon and connected power. Straight off to inspect the facilities. Spotted a diesel tank and self-service terminal; later returned with cans. €80 deposit, 16.29 DKK per litre. Deposit back almost immediately.
Marina payment at a machine too. All the island’s harbours share a network: pay for one and choose others ahead. More than five days in total earns free nights. Two days cost 532 kroner. A sticker gave shower and toilet codes. Unlimited showers, particularly welcome.
After a shower, straight to sleep.
The beach
Before the holiday, my friend Denis suggested contacting a sailing family who’d lived here for years. He gave me Anna’s details. We messaged, and she recommended places in Rønne.
I began northwards, through a park to a broad, deserted beach. Cloudy and windy. Shoes off, jeans rolled, bare feet on cool sand. Without sun, time lost its meaning. Just walking silently, lost in thought. Perfect for being alone with yourself. I took a stone with rusty-orange staining.
The museum
I love museums, so couldn’t miss the town’s. Three floors surprised me: Viking artefacts, the story of local troll Krølle Bølle, a mischievous fairy-tale boy. A room on Soviet occupation of the island. Even handwriting exercise books suspiciously like my school ones. Worth visiting.
The town
Rønne is Bornholm’s largest town, but walkable in a couple of hours. Neat houses, tiled roofs, cobbles. I wanted coffee and a croissant. The barista’s coffee smelled so good I asked the variety: BAYA 100% Arabica, with chocolate notes. Remember that.
Plenty of cafés and restaurants on the main street. A recommended stop at Aroy Dee Thai Takeaway: quick and tasty.
Wandered, photographed myself by two lighthouses near the commercial port. A shopping centre near the marina is handy for food and clothes. I tried to buy local products. Buses run only four to six times a day; watch the timetable unless you fancy sleeping at a stop.
Back aboard, I found the middle stanchion torn out. Apparently, the fenders had rubbed the quay too enthusiastically.
Visitors
Anna came with her friend Yulia that evening. Long conversations about sailing, living abroad and favourite island spots. They gave me postcards of Christiansø, where Anna had lived for years. Each was a little quest: find this and see it yourself. Warm and heartfelt. I wanted at least a week here. Two days are far too few.
#passage
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