Copenhagen

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We jumped ship this morning at 9.58am. At 10.00am it rained!! Viewing the little (very tiny) mermaid in the rain all added to the ambience. The infamous statue was so nothing that we didn’t even bother with the obligatory photo. However, we did take some shots of the other most photographed attraction in Copenhagen - Nyhaven. The brightly coloured rows of houses/cafes either side of the canal was also slightly disappointing. I guess you must have to enjoy a Carlsberg in the sunny outside cafes for it to live up to the vividness of the tour books.

We sat on a bench in St Nicholas’ churchyard to enjoy a strawberry danish pastry before heading out towards the free loving world of Christiana. A hippy commune - intriguing but a little uncomfortable. Much of its appeal for me was lost when we got there as photos were banned despite lots of colourful artwork and natives.

Walked 6 hours non-stop taking in the numerous canals full of boats, shops, and the royal palace and guards. Safely back on ship and on route to our next destination.

Does anyone know how to play draughts/checkers.....we played on the ship last night but made it up as we went along!!

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Comments

[Annie]

6 hours
u did not walk for 6 hours without stopping for a wee!!