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Wednesday 15 June – part six: oh no, he’s got a mouth organ!
I was amazed when Klaus told us that these are originals, dating back something like 700 years.
After that, I wandered off, along with quite a few other people, as we were all getting a bit bored with the commentary. It was just a bit too much, and I like church architecture. Instead I bought a guide to the minster at the end and so the information comes from there.
This is the double sided cross altar, which divided the monks’ pews from the lay brothers’ seating. It dates back to around 1360-1370 and shows Christ on one side and on the other side, the Good Tree of Mary.
These are tombstones of some of the various abbots, which were arranged as a new display a few years ago, at which time they were restored. The abbots shown here died between the late 14th and early 16th centuries.
This spectacular part of the minster is the tomb and crypt of Duke Adolf Frederich I von Mecklenberg, who died in 1658, and his wife Anna Maria. It’s made of limestone, and the ceiling is of carved wood with tiny windows.
This is the tomb of Duke Johann Albrecht von Mecklenberg, who died in 1920, and his wife Elisabeth, which was created in 1910. If you’re thinking the Duke was getting ready for his death, you’d only be partially right, as his wife died before him in 1908.
This is the main altar, which was restored a few years ago. It dates from around 1300 and is the oldest wing altar in Germany.
This ornamental candle holder shows the Mother Mary…
Finally, we headed out of there, with I think everyone in the tour group breathing a sigh of relief that we’d finally escaped. I got some photos on the way back….
…. and tried to ignore the traditional German music that Klaus had now put on. I know it’s each to their own, but it was like an oompah band and that is just not me. After a while, it became more and more irritating and I really couldn’t block it out. It didn’t help that my sinuses were flaring up, and I was starting to feel really rotten.
Then the mouth organ came out – and I am not joking! Klaus played something which I eventually recognised as God Save the Queen, then he insisted on a sing along to Waltzing Matilda. Ugh, just when this journey back couldn’t get any worse!
I was so relieved when we finally got back to the port, as the music had driven me nuts. I did hear some other people saying how much they’d enjoyed it, so it really is a case of each to their own.
When we got back to the port, it was totally disorganised. There was supposed to be one guy checking photo IDs, but there were so many of us, he didn’t actually see anyone’s. The usual German efficiency was not to be seen at Warnemunde today.
As we prepared to board the ship, the German oompah band and barrel organ were preparing to board as well… just when this couldn’t get any worse!
We headed straight back to the room, and they were taking the lifeboat they’d had problems with earlier for a spin. I left Mark to photograph it…
There was also a lot of naval activity out on the water…
I headed into the shower and took some sinus medication to try and make me feel better, and eventually I did start to feel human again. Phew!
Next: look how many people have come to see us leave!
Great pictures from the Minister! Sorry the music and chanting were getting to you! I hope the band doesn't end up in your dining room tonight! Mark hot great shots of all the activities on the water!!
Oh my gosh, I know it was annoying for you, but it makes such a funny story!! When you announced that Klaus pulled out a harmonica, I just lost it. Waremunde must be very mucically inclined. When we were there, we were entertained by a group playing water-filled glasses. You know, where you rub your finger on the rim to create sound?
That's almost too much for one church. It's all amazing, of course. The carved wood ceiling! But I can see how you were relieved to get out of there - eye overload! And then only to be further annoyed with the music. I think I'd be right there with you.... enough is enough.
I bet the peacefulness of your room was a nice relief.
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After a while, it became more and more irritating and I really couldn’t block it out. It didn’t help that my sinuses were flaring up, and I was starting to feel really rotten. 
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