Day 2 - Copenhagen
Took a bus into downtown area, and walked to Nyhavn (a very old harbor
where sailing ships docked - apparently old red light district) now just
used by canal tour boats. Had breakfast at one of the little
restaurants, very friendly people and good English. Took one of the
canal tours, with the tour guide giving little tidbits of information in
Danish, English, and German. This was an interesting little tour,
people living in house boats along the canals, lots of sailing vessels,
and a public transportation boat/bus. Good view of apartment living and
major buildings in the downtown area. Lasted about an hour and was
very enjoyable. Walked back to the hotel, stopping at the "Marble
Church" (we plan to go inside when we come back to Copenhagen) then
watched the changing of the guard at the Amalienborg Palace (home of the
Queen - who was apparently not at home because the national flag was
not flying over the palace). Were able to take a bus to within a couple
of blocks of the cruise line dock, so baggage has not been a problem,
yet. Nice to be in the floating hotel, where you can get things
unpacked. Our table companions are from Florida and Australia, and both
couples are on a 26-day package from Copenhagen to New York. They both
spend several months each year on World cruises.
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