Travel Journal on August 28, 2011

God morgen, Copenhagen!

Wake up before the wake up call arranged by the tour director (TD). And I don’t even bring my watch.

After confirming with the TD that it is alright to skip the orientation with the group, I have my breakfast and then catch the train to Helsingor.

It is a quaint town with Kronborg Castle stands in the heart of town, within walking distance from train station. There are many quaint stores in this town. All within walking distance of one another between Stjernegade and Stengade streets.

The downtown area is very charming. I try “melt in your mouth” Lurpak butter from the grocery store

After lunch I buy ticket for trip back to Copenhagen via Malmo. It is a pleasant trip through the country side of Sweden. I go through Lund and then to Malmo where I change train to cross the Oresund bridge.

Crossing Oresund bridge is an excitement! The first section, the train goes above the sea level, and then it goes under the sea level. I can feel the pressure on my head

Meet some of my travel mates in the hotel and hear an interesting story. They say that the orientation tour is okay, a bit rush, though. Well, you should expect that if you are in a tour group. And, the group lose several persons when they don't return in the bus after the first stop. Maybe they do not pay attention with the TD's instruction

I join the optional dinner which is held at Det Lille Apotek. It is located on Store Kannikestraede 15. The meal is a very tasty and old-fashioned at the same time. The interior creates a good mood and all enjoy the meal. My wine is good too.

After dinner, the TD takes us to Tivoli. Finally, am entering the park! The illumination is good. We walk around the park. It is so windy that I wish I had my hoodies with me.

I take tons of photos in Tivoli, but the results are not good. Remind me to bring my big camera in my next trip! It won't fit in my small suitcase, though