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September 11th 2012
Published: September 11th 2012
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We find ourselves quite pleased to be in a city again! From a rather remote location in the northern part of the Shetland Islands, three flights and two transfers later and there you are; the bustling city of Copenhagen. This is one of those cities that has a distinct pulse and is alive with activity. We look around and all of sudden we notice that everything is quite flat. This bodes well ... Read Full Entry



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6 hours before game time6 hours before game time
6 hours before game time

a couple of pints to prepare.
Wall artWall art
Wall art

Christiana
Amazing tatooAmazing tatoo
Amazing tatoo

covers his entire head
Sea worthySea worthy
Sea worthy

large harbor
Spires aboundSpires abound
Spires abound

around Copenhagen
The MermaidThe Mermaid
The Mermaid

Uh......okay
One more kayakOne more kayak
One more kayak

enjoying the day
Military bikerMilitary biker
Military biker

everyone uses a bike
Easy transportationEasy transportation
Easy transportation

good exercise



11th September 2012

ENJOYING OURSELVES JUST FINE
You can tell by the tone of your tale...that you are having a mighty fine time...yep...mighty fine time
11th September 2012

Relaxed
Life is good.
11th September 2012

roun the world in 80 days
Hello We think it is great that you both are enjoying live traveling. We wish you all the best, we enjoy seeing the places your visiting. stay save. Love Mildred & Hank
11th September 2012

Oh my gosh
It is so good to hear from you. We miss you! Hope all is well. Our travels are going well. We love exploring new places. Not going back to work until January. Please keep in touch.
11th September 2012

Gud vad dejligt :)
Håber att du havde det sjovt i København :) Min danska är faktiskt ganska dåligt, men jag hoppas att ni förstår ändå ;)
11th September 2012

Ok funny man
Looks like I need to find my dictionary. Maybe I'll go to one of those translation web sites. Love it. Good hearing from you again.
11th September 2012

I spent some time living in Copenhagen some years back so read your blog with interest.
Though I have to be honest my jaw drop[ed when reading this: “Point and shoot” cameras are really quite good these days, but let’s face it, if your really going to take some quality shots, a real camera is a must". Yet, having never owned a "real camera" I guess I'll never know.
11th September 2012

Hi Jason,
We've seen some amazing photos on travel blog taken with a point and shoot. I will only speak for myself...and I love a faster camera. I'm not sure if you read our blog where I dropped our D90 and broke the lens. I had been so used to it that camera that I was having trouble readjusting to the point and shoot that we bought. The comment was more of a reflection of my inability to use the point and shoot rather than the camera itself. Re-reading that line I see how it could be interpreted. Your photos are wonderful and I am surprised to hear you use a point and shoot.
11th September 2012

Yummy time as usual!
I always get hungry looking at your photos--you do know how to enjoy a town! AIRbnb seems a great deal for couples, and I have friends who found a great mountain cabin. However, you do need to check the location on google maps. Here in Santiago, those offered in my price range would have required using the expensive metro, so I stayed where I only have to walk 45 minutes to town. Looking forward to Berlin--one of my fave cities.
11th September 2012

Hi Tara,
We've landed in Berlin and it looks like our apartment is in a good location. We are going to buy the three day bus pass. I've never had a strong interest in coming to Berlin and can tell in the few hours we have been here that we are going to love this city. I'm glad that we will be here for a week. Glad you enjoyed the Copenhagen blog. We had a nice time. Glad you enjoy the food photos. Who knows what we will find in Berlin.
11th September 2012

lol
Loved your reaction to Plymouth Rock. When I was a kid we would hang around it and listen to similiar comments from tourists who had driven from Iowa or other distant places. I had the same reactions when visiting The Alamo- especially when learning that most of those who fought were mercenaries from NH, MA, or Germany. Loved your blogs and pics. Carolyn
11th September 2012

Hello Carolyn
So good to hear from you again. Yes, it is funny when we hear about something and then go see it and wonder what the big deal is. At least with Plymouth rock it used to be bigger before people chipped pieces off of it. Agree about the Alamo. Where will your travels take you next?
11th September 2012

Airbnb
I reckon the pedestrians should have to wear helmets in Copenhagen. As for airbnb, we've been using them all over the place. We are actually in a sensational apartment in the old town of Annecy right now. The major issue we find is what you pointed out, communication and having someone to let you in on arrival, particularly as we aren't carrying a phone. However there are so many positive trade offs, most importantly price. Read the reviews carefully and then you should be able to read between the lines of the owners spin. Keep having fun
12th September 2012

Hi Penny and Gary
The one we are in currently in Berlin is excellent. Far better than the one in Copenhagen. I think this is an excellent way to have that home feeling and live in a neighborhood instead of in the middle of the tourist crap. We are very happy with this decision. Thanks for the feedback as we are still very new at this.
11th September 2012

copenhagen
Quite interesting to read about your rental, sight unseen, experience. Asalways, i love the detail that you provide in these blogs. Can anyone tell me if I can email this message to a mutual friend of Merry Jo and mine. I tried. She may not want to sign up for the blog, but she really would enjoy reading this.
12th September 2012

Hello
Yes, you can cut and past the address in the bar at the top of the page and send it to her. I will send it to you via email and you can forward it to her.
12th September 2012

If you want to take unreal pictures...
You'll need an 'un'-real camera;-)
12th September 2012

LOL
Agreed
12th September 2012

Trying again
Im not sure if my last comment got through so I'll try again. The pedestrians should be the ones wearing the helmets in Copenhagen as for airbnb, we've been using it extensively all year, in fact we bunked down right now in a magnificent apartment in Annecy for a fraction of the price of equivalent hotels. The prices on this site are the attraction. The downside is what you've already touched on, communication and having someone to actually in when you arrive, particularly if your arrival time is not set in stone, which it rarely is. Make sure to read the reviews so you can read between the lines of the owner's spin.
12th September 2012

Hello again
I assume you received our response but just in case. I appreciate your views on airbnb. The apartment we are currently in Berlin is excellent. Far better than the one in Copenhagen. I think this is an excellent way to have that home feeling and live in a neighborhood instead of in the middle of the tourist crap. We are very happy with this decision. Thanks for the feedback as we are still very new at this. We will continue to utilize this. Much cheaper than hotels. As you say, communication and the key hand off are the bigger issues.
12th September 2012
Beautiful Copenhagen

Following you from Panarea
Here we sit on the Island of Panarea in the Aeolian Islands off of Sicily. Beautiful scenery, people and weather. Not much to see of historical value besides the Archeological Museum in Lipari (on the Island of Lipari) which was very nice. This enforced relaxation is awesome and unusual for us. We go to Sicily on Saturday and will spend the following 10 days seeing all the sights so we'll be on the go and the Island interlude will be just a lovely memory . Always love your posts.....looking forward to Berlin. Sonja
12th September 2012
Beautiful Copenhagen

Hello Sonja
Your climate is a bit warmer than ours. I'm glad you are moving to Sicily soon. That is a place I dream of going and look forward to hearing your impressions. Forced relaxation is a great idea.
9th October 2012

The defenders of the Alamo were NOT Mercenaries
As a Texan who is familiar with the battle of the Alamo I was deeply offended and incensed to see someone state that most of the men who fought in the battle were mercenaries. Whoever told the person who stated this in their comment this untruth, was obviously one of those people who just have to say negative comments even if they are plain untrue or a great distortion. While I am sure some of the men who fought there may have been motivated by hopes of getting land after the war (as were most of the people who came to Texas) they were not mercenaries. Actually there was a former mercenary name Rose who left when given the opportunity by Travis....if the story of drawing the line in the sand is true which may or may not be the case. In any case fact and fiction usually become blurred in historic events. But only a person who believed what they wanted to believe in spite of all evidence to the contrary would make such a statement.
9th October 2012

Hello William,
I'm certain no offense was intended. Always good to hear from you and thanks for sharing this bit of knowledge. The Alamo has a long history.
6th January 2019

Copenhagen
Rather a delayed comment, over six years later, lol! Thank you for the inspiration and for whetting my appetite for lovely-looking Copenhagen. I'm excited to visit, and I'll try not to get myself too excited about the Little Mermaid to avoid disappointment...! :)
9th January 2019

Copenhagen
A lovely city indeed. Much to offer once you scratch the surface. At first it was not our favorite but it grew on us rather quickly. Oh... yes, the Little Mermaid.... one of those things you must take the time to ponder. ha ha.

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