July 5 - Still Lots to Do in Copenhagen

Packed up the bike this morning, It managed to fit reasonably well into the box I was given.  So, that officially makes the cycling portion of the trip over - unless I rent a bike 😢

I still have to make up some maps of the ride and hopefully post them.


Off for a walk to ultimately check out the Little Mermaid (can't come to Copenhagen and not do that).
On the way, walked around the Citadel, an old 'star fortress' (due the shape).  The ramparts are well preserved and nice to walk around.  











It is still active as a military area, but very subdued & peaceful.












Lots of these barracks style buildings.












I love these old mortars - probably more dangerous to those who were firing them than the targets.











And here she is - The Little Mermaid.
Very peaceful & serene












Until you zoom out with the camera - then chaos.  Half a dozen tour buses disgorging folks, everybody getting selfies with her (you don't need a picture of me with her).  I will admit it was fairly easy to get pictures of her without being photo bombed.  People were being respectful.




From another angle.  The little gal has been abused in her life:  head cut off (three times I think), arm cut off, paint poured over and blown off the rock with explosives.

It's tough being a celebrity















The Peace Angel Statue statue nearby. 






A nearby lamp standard                                                                  with this guy on top!








Nearby also is St. Alban's Church with the fountain & statues in front.












Copenhagen has modern buildings as well - the Opera House.

Somebody moored nearby who couldn't get into the local yacht club.  Called Avantis.  200 feet long - crew of 16 or 18 (I guess the wife doesn't have to cook).
The original owner sold this one and built one a hundred feet longer - maybe because it didn't have a helicopter pad on it.
Sheesh!



I stopped by the Marble Church on the way back.  Not very old.  Designed in 1749, but various (mostly financial) issues and problems kept it from being finished until 1894.  It stood partially finished as a ruin for 150 years.

















It is basically a round room supported by 12 pillars.
Here's a shot of the dome from inside.  The lighting was not good for photos of the entire inside.







Last photo today - our restaurant for dinner.
Tony, Michele & I had fish and chips at this floating restaurant just down the way from the hotel.
A delightful evening.