The cruise curse

Some sleep was achieved despite seemingly endless party buses, police sirens and mammoth firework displays. Stoked up with distinctly Danish breakie Chia pudding with rhubarb was the second & third portion option. Pretty decent spread for a hostel. Morning walk and then an afternoon cycle loosener. Found a walking tour route in a guide book - took a photo & transferred it to a free city map. Convoluted. About half way round took a little detour to the Round Tower - a recommended viewpoint with very few steps - just a gradual slope. Opened at 10 & panicked that with being a church offshoot they might not take cards. No-one queuing so off to find a cashie. Found one but was going to charge an admin. No way - take my chances. By the time I was back the queue had formed - rats. No matter - quick moving and of course the church takes cards - any way they can get money. Great views and despite the queue not horrendously busy - extra bits & pieces on the way up thinned the crowd. Headed to the canals and Nyhavn - getting tourist central - quaint harbour with colourful fronted houses. Very busy - tour parties billowing out onto the road so cars & bikes were swerving to avoid them. Still very pretty and some superb ice cream. Final planned stop - the little mermaid. Very warm walk with no shade. A couple of nice little parks helped. What didn't help were the 2 cruise liners docked just a stone's throw from it. Absolute mayhem. It was a battle just to get a clear view of her without the hoardes trying to get selfies etc. Quick photo and a sharp exit. Very warm so thought about getting the water bus back but tickets had to be done online - couldn't figure it out along with some geriatric Italians - not aging well.Read more