Day 15 & 16: Copenhagen

We took a flight to Copenhagen, which offered excellent onboard services. Lunch was served and had chocolates for desserts. Yummy!

Copenhagen isn't as interesting as Stockholm. I'm comparing with the Swedish capital since it lies in the Nordic region. It isn't exactly boring but I can say that the people are more lively than the Swedes.


The town hall in Copenhagen

The outdoor skating rink. Cool!

The wind was biting cold in Copenhagen on both days. Due to that, I didn't really enjoy my stay in the Danish capital. Our hotel room was freezing and cold air was constantly seeping in. Luckily our quilt was warm, we were able to snuggle comfortably.

My impression of the city wasn't exactly very fond probably because it was Gretel's final destination before she headed back to Singapore. As for me, I had another one week's worth of travelling in Portugal.

Prices in Copenhagen are exorbitantly ridiculous. I had the cheapest Burger King meal for 8.50 euros! To think that's the cheapest meal... almost unbelievable. (I quoted in euros as I can't remember the Danish crown equivalent.)

Spend one month in Denmark, go back Singapore in underwear.

Singapore has her own Merlion while Copenhagen has her own Little Mermaid. We trodded to the outskirts of the city in howling wind, only to be greeted by a puny statue. The mermaid was indeed, very little. Such an anti-climax! I refused to take a photo of that.

Actually, I was already mentally prepared, after been told of that by friends who had visited Copenhagen.

Suddenly, I found the cheesy Merlion in Singapore very spectacular.

Generally, I realise that Scandinavian architecture are plain and modest while those in continental Europe are intricate and magnificent. The royal palace is nowhere royal enough to impress me. The only thing that might only excite me is probably seeing the Danish princess. (The Danish princess is an Australian. More specifically, a Tasmanian.)