Denmark arrival

We packed up our bags again. Man - can we spread around a house quickly. A very short walk and bus to Hyllie station where could catch the train right into Copenhagen central station. We stored our bags and had perfect timing to meet Line off her train. It has been 14 years between visits so we were both excited to see each other.

First stop was Saint Peders bakery for the best cinnamon roll in Copenhagen according to Regan’s colleague who grew up in Copenhagen. Well obviously the word is out across YouTube as there was a constant queue the whole time we were waiting. Bo’s recommendation was spot on and the rolls were delicious sitting in the sun in a beautiful church yard.

Recharged we embarked on a extensive walk around the royal highlights of the city starting with climbing the Round Tower. It is attached to a church which King Christian IV commissioned so he could ride his horse up the tower and look over the city. Then we made our way through the Rosenborg Castle gardens, past the Marble church and past the Amalienborg palaces where then Danish royal family live ending up on the edge of the harbour looking at the amazing new National Opera house funded by the Maersk shipping owner.

By then we were due a rest and have some lunch. We finally were experiencing the summer weather so chose a shady spot in front of a hotel offering delicious fresh sandwiches and a cold drink. To save our feet we took the driverless underground train back to Central station, Regan of course took the front seat. We then picked up our bags and got on a train to Koge where Line had left her car.

It was a 25 minute drive from the station to their house through some picturesque rural farm land. It was so great to see Jesper, Seljie and Sigrid again. Luckily they all speak fluent English so there was plenty to talk about. The evening was spent sitting in the sun enjoying bubbles, dinner and lots of chat. Sigrid even did an ice cream run to end the evening perfectly. Hard to believe the little pre schooler we had seen last visit is now 18 and driving.Read more