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Copenhagen day 11
Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 4:49 AM
Was woken up by dad early morning around 8am and then started dressing up to only reach the first floor's breakfast area at 9.30am. Breakfast was DKK55 x 4 and it was quite a spread with bread, cereal, milk, juice, coffee, yoghurt, ham and cheese... I ate a bit of everything... Then was the free city walk... We only followed till the street near Stroget then gave up as the tour guide wasn't the least bit cute and his walking pace was way too fast for dad... So we strolled along till we reached the square in between two sides towards Stroget street where we saw real fresh local danish strawberries and raspberries... Bought 2 small boxes of strawberries for DKK30 and a box of raspberries for DKK20. They were the most delicious fresh berries I have ever tasted... Really fresh and juicy and most of all sweet... We only find sour ones back home and on Cameron highlands... I love the fruits here... They all tastes superb and there is no export for such fruits... What a waste... After walking a bit of Stroget street we stopped by shoe shops and a danish bakery with really cute cashier guys waiting to serve and when it was my turn, I asked for recommendations... He recommended 3 pastries that are must try for Danish pastries.. He was so cute I could not resist anything he say so I ended up with his recommendations and they cost DKK45.50. Definitely eye candy material.. Cannot imagine they are willing to work in a bakery... Maybe that is why the bakery is packed (apart from the fact that it was raining and people were trying to get away from the rain).. Lolx... Then off we went to shops further and then we reached city hall and tool photos with two Danish girls who spoke Chinese because they wanted to introduce Christianity to china... They learnt their chinese in Taiwan and have been to many china countries such as Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai etc... They over heard us and offered to take a family photo for us... Then we walked to Tivoli which happened to be closed till 14 October to get ready for Halloween till 23 October... Missed it... But we wouldn't have time to play at the amusement park anyway...
Then was a frustrating moment thinking we could not finish the walking tour former highlighted... But we tried what we could and managed to see the old est church along Stroget street, see the royal theatre and the proceeded to Christiana where by no photos were allowed as they were a greent light zone free from any political or religion jurisdiction... The return train ride costs DKK140 and we had difficulty using credit card to oay and in the end min had to go get some change that was in coins so we could buy tickets... Turn out the lady who changespd for her was friendly apwhen she expected scolding... The metro is really based on integrity as there is no barrier no ticket conductor (at least we didnt see one) to prevent a free ride... Then we reached Christisnhavn where we saw Saviours church and when we reached Christiana, it was more like a hippies town well known for their self governing and belief that everyone should be responsible for themselves. A real different outlook from the typical EU cities... But there was definitely drug dealing although I didn't really see it... A place recommended if you are not traveling alone... Talked to a really nice uncle cum stall owner selling self-dyed clothes who is from afganistan and he mentioned in that town everyone is like family and there is no religion or skin colour differences... His clothes according to him were slef made but the tags read made in Nepal... So I dun really know what's right... Then I realized their symbol would be a red background with three yellow dots lined horizontally... We ate the kebab wrap at DKK35 x 3 that has superb chilli and left the place... The exit sign reads "you are now stepping into EU". That's what I can being in two places at the same time... Then back to Kogens Nytrov where we walked to see the Nytrov, the Marble Church (from outside since it is refurbishing, just like the national theatre) then the Amilienborg Palace where the royal family still lives (missed the change of guards at noon daily but thought it would definitely be grander than the one in London... So too bad) and finally the resistance museum from the outside and the mermaid statue... It was quite far and our legs were worn out... Bought almond coated in sweet stuff... Local sweet for DKK20 after we took photos with the mermaid... Luckily we caught a boat back to the city centre at DKK140 when the price should have been DKK70 each... The boatman and guide were nice enough to only charge for two.. We do meet such nice people sometimes that I find this world a beautiful and interesting place to be in... Then we walked back on Nytrov and settled for dinner at Barock that costs DKK1184.70... There was some misunderstanding for our orders but it all turned out well and we had wine that made me feel hot inside the restaurant.. The was the walk back to our hostel and I starting to pack for another journey to London tomorrow where I will meet Krystal... Today had Denmark vs dunno which team's soccer match so we saw many fans at the bars and restaurants along Ytrov... Interesting... Night~ sweet dreams~ |








