We slept well last night and took it easy this morning, enjoying not having to travel anywhere. We did a last lot of washing for the trip and, because it’s still very windy, we swapped pitches to a more sheltered one where we could sit out in the sunshine.
Eventually, we set off to visit a few places of interest on the island of Møn. As we made our way to Liselund, we were diverted around the town of Stege and saw how busy it was. After Googling, we found out that a big craft market is held on Tuesdays. We decided we’d stop on the way back.
En route to Liselund, we stopped to see the church in Elmelunde, so I could take more photos for my Scandinavian church project. Not only have the Danish churches been beautiful, but the graveyards are equally so, with individual plots surrounded by neatly trimmed low hedges and lots of flowers and shrubs, all immaculately maintained. There is a huge Bronze Age burial mound right beside the church.
Liselund is an 18th century landscaped park with several lovely buildings. There are a couple of thatched houses, one known as as the Old Manor House, which was replaced by the bigger New Manor House (now a hotel and restaurant), and another known as the Swiss House, which was originally the gardener’s cottage and guest house. It was enjoyable wandering through the park, through the woodland, along lakes and past the brightly coloured summerhouse.
When we left Liselund, we headed to Mons Klint, another area of chalk cliffs. The last few kilometres were along a dirt road and we were in a trail of about 8 vehicles. As we got nearer to the parking it got busier with traffic and pedestrians, and there were vehicles parked anywhere they could, off the track. As we reached the parking we realised why. The car park was rammed. We were directed past and decided to leave, not wanting to face the hustle and bustle of crowds. The next car park was about a kilometre away and we just drove on, getting back on tarmac and heading for Stege.
There, we easily found a place to park by the coast and walked for ten minutes into town. The Main Street was closed to traffic and it was busy with artisan stalls and shops, and many people browsing, eating and drinking.
We decided to find somewhere for a late lunch and good old Google found a brewery restaurant nearby. It was very busy but, thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long for a table. We weren’t brave enough to try the local herring, but had really tasty burgers and some wine and beers.
After lunch, we continued wandering through town looking at the craft stalls… ceramics, knitwear, plants, alcoholic drinks… even glass. I treated myself to a hand knitted chunky jumper in the sale.
Further through town, the stalls were less craft and more bric-a-brac. Upon reaching the old medieval town gatehouse, we walked back to Molly on the 600 year old ramparts. Stege was worth a visit, especially on market day.
Back at Molly Moho, we relaxed and made a plan for tomorrow. We’ve got a few things to see before we get the ferry to Germany.
Ramblings 
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