We discovered "Okercabana" by accident on our boat trip yesterday, so today, as the weather was warm, we spent the morning on the artificial beach. Watching the world and boaters go by from our deckchairs, whilst eating ice cream, was a very nice way to spend the morning. The schools in BS have now closed for the summer holidays, so plenty of children were enjoying building sand castles and having much fun. www.okercabana.de We made a move at 1.30pm and walked to the Altstadtrathausmuseum to see the historical films about old Braunschweig. One film I had not seen before, the history of the old railway station that closed in 1960 when a new one was opened. The original facade has been incorporated into a new building that now houses a savings bank.
The musician below is one of many who play in the market squares. This clarinetist was playing some "Haendel" when we first heard him, then Meggie requested some Bach for me, and he kindly obliged with some music that made me cry. (Bach always makes me cry.) He was a Russian clarinetist and a really talented player.
The bottom photo shows a view of the "Quadriga" on top of Schloss Akaden, viewed from the rooftop car park of the Karstadt. Meggie wanted a view over the city, but I think a better view will be had from one of the church towers that are open at Sundays.
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