Writing this on the train from Copenhagen to Aabenraa....tour's over and I'm flying solo for the next few days....minor issue mid post as the first train had "technical issues"...now hoping I'm on the correct car of the new train to take me to Aabenraa! Better brush on the Danish before I attempt too much train travel....
My day in Copenhagen - heat, bicycles and well behaved birds! When the temperature is 32, the best place to see the city sites is from the canals! It's the hottest summer on record and the first topic of conversation.
After our morning walking tour, we're on the water...
On the canals and banks, sun lovers are everywhere but there's no shade to be found! Boats can't have canopies with the low bridges.
Great morning sight at the Parliament building..every possible window's open with "highly effective" air-conditioning! Doubt that you can buy a fan in Scandinavia....
You're run over by bicycles rather than cars in Copenhagen! They stop for nothing or no-one including our bright yellow bus!
Even saw some double decker bicycle racks...
Designed in Copenhagen, these "vehicles" carry as much as a small car....
Statues in Copenhagen are a "bird free zone"...searched and searched but couldn't get a photo opportunity! Little Mermaids, Hans Christian Anderson, kings and dragons are all spared....
A new recruit in Amalienborg Slotsplads - The Kings Square where all the royal residences are located.
Interior of the Marble Church....
Across the canal in a direct line from the Marble Church is the Opera House...no performances as it's summer break.....spectacular building!
Queen Margrethe takes tea here before embarkation......
Interesting residential developments...many have moorings attached...
Amager Bakke (Amager Hill) also known as Amager Slope or Copenhill, is a combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant that opened last year and incorporates an all year round ski slope on the roof!
Our last stop for the day was Tivoli Gardens,,,with the temperature at 32 and not a hint of breeze, we gave the amusement side a miss and concentrated on the pleasure....
A refreshing drink followed by a heart starter to see us through to the farewell dinner at the "on trend" Host...not "noma"....an ant free zone with a delicious modern Nordic menu.
