Kiel is the capital city of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein and is known for its rich maritime history. Karen and I enjoyed exploring Kiels city centre however we loved the waterfront precincts of the Nord-Ostsee Kanal, which is the world's busiest canal. The precincts are full of parks, restaurants and bars and it was the perfect location to enjoy the warm German sun. We would like to return one day to do the 99km walk along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel on the North Sea Coast, as m