Kobenhavn, Danmark

Day something or another. I've forgot!

A hearty breakfast and we're off! Nope. Shellie's back is no good and elects to guard her bed an tv. Nyoman brings her ice for her back.

We're off without a map to find the Hertz rent-a-car. Fortunately, having viewed the Hertz from outerspace via Google maps and using some intuition and a little luck, we find our car. Upgraded to an Audi from a Ford. Score!!! Now, find Helsingor and you'll find Kronborg Slot (castle). We do. Nice drive nord on e47 through what looks like Kentucky. Some houses still have thatch-like roofs. Kronborg castle is cool and very old but we elect not to do the tour but instead walk the grounds and take many a picture. Lots of jellyfish in the canals.

Off to Fredericksborg castle but instead we find Fredensborg castle, complete with marching (and armed guards with large black, furry hats). They don't appear to want to let us in. Maybe we're NOT at the right castle. Nope, 1/2 way there. Off you go then...

Fredericksborg Slot is THE castle to see in Danmark. Elaborate baroque gardens, moats, fountains, killer swiss mountain dog that wants to eat Kevin. This castle is also a museum and is filled with paintings from the 1600s, all right there ready for you to touch (ooops, don't touch anything!). 2 1/2 hours later, we're exhausted from looking at so much stuff. All great old original furniture from 1600s thru 1800s, Exquisite Great Hall and Chapel. Just incredible! Eat at Lenora restaurant (Danish Meatball open faced sandwich. Gina doesn't want any herring.)

Drive back to Kobenhavn. Walk back to ship thru city. What we liked best was ALL the bikes everywhere! Great bike friendly city with large bike lanes everywhere. What a great way to get around AND nobody locks up their bikes! Imagine THAT in America!!!

Rating: Gina 9.5 Kevin 10 (Hey...I got to drive an Audi!!!)