Statute of Hans Christian Anderson
Central Station
Tivoli Gardens
cross the road to the Pavillion (Cinema)
Walk along Stroget
Old Stock Exchange, Houses of Parliament
Bought postcards and souvenirs
Walked past Magasin
Royal Theatre, Musee Erotica
Visited Pete at his house
Night-came home and had dinner

3rd Next day-Amalienbourg Castle, the largest statute in Denmark and the Little Mermaid (Den Lil Haurve), Nyhavn, Stroget, New Year celebration at Pete's place

4th day-Assistants Kokgingerns (Where Hans Christian Anderson is buried), Christiania (hippy land), Spiral Church, helping Noel's mom in Rostans, New year dinner at Uncle Kyles, meeting Melanie, having authentic Danish meal.
Melanie was such a dear. At age 6 she displayed maturity beyond her age. Even as we were playing games she showed potential as a leader by dominating the games with her rules. With such angelic looks you could but only adore her. My heart almost broke when she cried because I had to leave after dinner ( it was getting rather late). And would you believe it... she does not speak English. For the entire duration of my stay at Uncle Kyle's house, which was just a matter of hours, we communicated not using words... but body language. A child knows no difference in race or religion. Surprisingly we start to discriminate as we grow older...

5th day-Malmo. Town Hall, King Gustav's statute, Sights and scenery, casino, park, windmill, ugly castle, back to town centre, Malmohus, all the way to Turning Torso, taking pic of bridge connecting Malmo and Copenhagen, freezing butt off, walking back to town, buy souvenirs, take train back.
Arrive Copenhagen at 3pm, see Round Tower, Walk around Stroget, go to Magasins.
Buy sild (herring) and caviar. Buy some more marzipan. Dinner with Noel's family.

Day 6-Pack up, said goodbyes and go back to London. Noel's parents are such a dear... you feel just at home with them around. I must admit... tears were welling up in my eyes as I said my good byes. But what Aunt Rosemarie said is true... " we must not cry, my child, for it would mean goodbye. I want to see you again. So I shall say --- see you!" I gave her a postcard telling her what a wonderful time I had and how they made me feel warm as if I were at home, despite the cold weather... wow... cheesy I know, but these were words from the very bottom of my heart. They were the most lovely parents I have ever met. Noel... if you ever read this, I just want you to know how lucky you are to be born into a family with so much love to share. It is indeed a blessing :)

And that ends my commentary on my trip to Copenhagen... hope it wasn't too brief. I had to jot all this down before the moment passes me by and I forget about it!

Ok... thats all folks! :) And thanks again to Noel, Pete, Marisa, etc. etc... all my lovely friends whom I met in Copenhagen... may the force be with you all. Have a smashing 2005!