Copenhagen
Aug 22nd, 2006 by Peter
The 31st July C and I went on a short vacation in Copenhagen. A good friend was going there the same week anyway, so we were offered to split the gas for an otherwise free ride in his sports car. How could we say no?
On our way we crossed “Storebaeltsbroen” which is a huge suspension bridge connecting two islands
We were dropped of at our destination which was my friend Dennis’ apartment located just 15min in bus from the centre of Copenhagen. It was nice to see my friend Dennis again. I rarely see him since his move to Copenhagen. We were installed in his bedroom, as he moved to the couch in the living room. That’s friendship for you!
Home sweet home
C had never seen Copenhagen, so this was a great chance for us to go on a short vacation before she started school. Dirt cheap too, which was essential.
First evening Dennis drove us to our destination
We spent the evening walking at “Nyhavn” which is a lot of old houses that is now restaurants and bars close to the old docks. Here people meet to enjoy summer and gaze at passers-by. Right next to the street it is possible to take a touristy boat ride in the harbour area and see the sights from the waterfront like the Little Mermaid and similar (The Little Mermaid is totally overrated btw. It’s a freaking statue of a mermaid, and not one of the 7 wonders, which is why I decided not to show C the bloody thing).
Nyhavn (notice the small restaurants on the left side)
Boatride, anyone?
Nyhavn as seen from the other end of the street
Later we walked to Amalienborg and took a few shots. Amalienborg is the home of the Danish Queen. Before going back home to my Dennis’ home we headed for Marmor Kirken (Marble Church), which is located close to Amalienborg. It’s a very beautiful church, especially inside.
Amalienborg. Residence of Queen Margrethe the II of Denmark
One of the special clad soldiers guarding the Danish Queen
The Marble Church from outside
The Marble Church from inside with yours truly in the front
The Marble Church from inside
The Marble Church from inside
The Marble Church from inside
Next day we decided to go shopping on “Stroget”. Stroget is a long street in the middle of Copenhagen filled with shops and restaurants where no cars are allowed. A very good relaxing walk. We did however, end up at backside of the train station, which is one of the more seedy neighbours (like most big cities I guess?).
My friends from Copenhagen always tell me that it is one of the most safe places due to much police surveillance and undercover cops roaming there. Knowing this I still didn’t feel good about it. Nothing tests your manhood as when you walk your wife right through a crowd of drug abusers, pimps, small-time criminals or whatever those dudes were. I swear my heart stopped for a while. Then why walk there? Hmm yeah, good question.
Actually we only went there to do some shopping in the 3 Asian food shops that I knew from a previous visit in Copenhagen. I am sure my friends are right, and it is completely harmless to go there (at least in the daytime), but I still hate it. Anyway, it was worth the effort, since we found a lot of good stuff that we can’t buy in Aalborg AND we didn’t suffer an early death.
C at Kgs. Nytorv close to the entrance to Stroget
The Royal Danish Theater
The entrance to Stroget
A beautiful young man at posing at Stroget
A random street inside Copenhagen
Of course I can’t remember the name of this church, but it was pretty discreet looking from outside, but very beautiful inside
A pair of riding police officers in a sideway to Stroget
C posing in front of Radhuspladsen
C wondering if she likes the American brunch we ordered at Hard Rock Cafe. She did
The view from Hard Rock Cafe
Oneof the “famous/infamous three-wheeled bicycles made at Christiania
The last day we spent in the Zoo, which is bigger than the Aalborg counter-part. A nice relaxing day with a little rain. Then back to Dennis’ apartment and prepare a huge Chinese meal for Dennis and ourselves. Had a great evening and headed to bed.
Le Tigre from Copenhagen Zoo
Camels (3 of them)
C gets a new goat friend
This man looks upset because his wife, yet again, forgot to turn off the camera, thus using the battery AND not protecting the lens in her pocket
2 idiots enjoying an excellent meal cooked by the right idiots beautiful wife
One of the idiots and a beautiful woman (rumour has that her husband is beautiful too)
Next day we met up with my friend “Kojak” who had offered us a free ride home to Aalborg. Again: How could we resist?
omg joe han er sa gay i denne pic
http://www.joecool.dk/blog/wp-content/cph12.jpg
I actually agree. Bad picture scaling on my part. Hmm… where’s the delete-button?
There is nothing motr boring, than lookinh at other peoples hollydays photos. Beeing a dane, I allow my self to say, that you obviously have missed everything interesting in Copenhagen.Without knowing I would guess you are Amerivan. Better luck next time. Always a friend Vagn
Always my friend Vagn:
Actually I’m a Dane too and live in Aalborg. That – you could have learned by clicking the “About” tab in the top. But why bother checking up on facts, when you can write something unflattering instead?
What you find interesting I may detest and the other way around. That’s not Mensa only knowledge is it?
I was not in Copenhagen to enjoy myself with the sights only, but also catch up with friends and show my wife around what I hoped she would find interesting. If you read the “About” tab, you would have learned that she’s Chinese and may have other preferences than you and I. But then again: its way easier to guess that I’m an American who doesn’t know Denmark like you do. And what’s wrong with that by the way?
Also note that this is a personal blog and therefore has personal stuff in it. Wow – was that a chock?
It is not a travel guide either, so don’t expect me (or other bloggers for that matter) to try and please you. 99% of all bloggers write to keep a log of their life, while keeping those who care informed at the same time. If you don’t, then don’t read – its that simple.
Bloggers are – whether you believe it or not – just Average Joes as yourself and our writing seldom contain big revelations and neither does our personal pictures.
Oh, and btw, if you find my photos that boring (as they of course are to most surfers), why the did you even bother checking them out and spend your precious time commenting here?
Best regards
Your new best friend (who look forward to reading your mesmerizing writing on your own blog as soon as you drop the link).
Peter