May 10 2013 Copenhagen

We got off the the ship on the 7th of May in Copenhagen and staying  for 2 nights before flying to Amsterdam.The day we arrived it was a beautiful and warm day.We decided to take the train to central station instead of taxi from the ship.We should of taken the cab even at $40.00.We had quite a hike with all our luggage to the train and then once in Amsterdam another 4 blocks to Hotel.We got plenty of exercise lugging our luggage.When we got settled we went on the Step on Step off tour bus.It took us around all the sights although we didn't start until 2 we saw a lot.The ticket was also good for the next day.Also we got a 1hour boat ride through the canals.It was very nice.The next day we got back on the bus and went to the Little Mermaid,Amalienburg Palace,Fredenrick Church,Nyhavn,Saw the changing of the Royal Guards.

Amalienborg Palace is where the Queen and all the royals live.There are 4 different palaces in a circle in a courtyard.This is where we saw the changing of the guards.Everyday at noon they have music and change guards. This takes about 1 hour.


Nyhavn is a area in Copenhagen that was a place that saliors came into port.One side was nice ,the other naughty.Nowdays it's a picturesque harbor with many boats and sailing ships on the canals with colorful houses.

Of course we had to see the Little Mermaid.The statue is small and she's been beheaded and her arms have been cut off. The have her restored.
Here are some of the photos I took while in Copenhagen

Old Stock Exchange

Nyhavn

Sailing ship

 

Changing the guards

Fredenrick Church alter and dome

 

The 2nd day it pored rain so decided to skip Tivoli Gardens.We are now in Amsterdam in our Rv and waiting for the insurance papers to come.