Hamburg the culture of Germany

Hamburg the city is home to 1.8 million people with a metro population of 4.5 million. Dirk our Project Manager turned city guide was full of information.  The harbor is what makes Hamburg one of the largest transporation centers, the port here is very large. It was dark but we could make out large ice packs floating in the harbor. The ferry plowed over the ice making loud scraping and clunking noises. The water was almost gelatin like as the swells from large ships moved onto shore.  Dirk mentioned the river here is tidal and is such up to 150 miles to the north. It was about 19F so standing on the dock and our 20 minute walk to dinner was an appreciation of Florida's mild winters.  There were 11 people total and we walked through downtown.Entertainment and media companies are prevelant and like New York; Hamburg has a large number of 'Broadway" type shows.  The Lion King is in a large opera house near the harbor.