This weekend, we met up with Kung Foolish and Rhubarbara Streisand in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen is in Denmark. We like cities on the water, and Copenhagen fell into this category.
Image courtesy of Nation Master
I think the coolest thing about the city is how the water was integrated into day-to-day life. Copenhagen just isn’t on the water, life there is all about the water.
Our canal tour leaving from colorful Nyhavn harbor
Pulling out of Nyhavn, all the locals were enjoying a beautiful summer day, sitting on the sides of the harbor drinking beers (mostly BYOB or out of vending machines)
A few of the naval museums. Including a ship (left) and a submarine (right). Being on the water, the Danish navy presence had to be big.
Armory / naval building
Ship pulling out of the harbor
This guy isn’t afraid of the frigid water
There were many boat bars and waterfront bars. We enjoyed a round at Badlejing.
Also what was neat is to see the blending of architecture, old and new. The Danish are very progressive and very green. Their modern buildings were balanced quite well with their historical sites.
The Opera House
View into the centre of town at the old architecture of Amalienborg Palace
Beautiful modern buildings juxtaposed with classic Danish buildings
Classic architecture in the centre town
Looking down Straegrade street at the pastel buildings
I am a sucker for colorful buildings.
Enjoying the beauty of the architecture in Nyhavn harbor
Beyond the water and the architecture, we really enjoyed the food & nightlife. But we’ll save that for tomorrow.
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