Do you remember this movie?
Another of my childhood favorites, for sure. I've been enchanted with thoughts of Copenhagen since I was a little girl . . . as introduced to me by Danny Kaye.
The final port of our Scandinavian cruise . . . was Copenhagen.
We landed in the evening. Just in time. . . for a quick canal trip!
(I've decided that the best way to see a city. . . is from the water!)
The sun was already setting as we headed out in our little tour boat, but it takes a very long time for the sun to set at this time of year in Denmark, so we were able to enjoy a delightful introduction to the city.
There are so many unique structures in the Copenhagen skyline. The spiral steeple of the Var Fresler Kirke, for example -- with spiral stairs climbing up the outside of the steeple.
And the dome of the beautiful Amalienborg Palace. . .
Or the modern and absolutely lovely Copenhagen Opera House.
We toured past the International Sand Sculpture Festival. . .
which was Most Awesome . . . but so hard to photograph from a moving boat!
It was peaceful and welcoming . . .
to be in among the boats along the canals of Copenhagen.
And, especially, when we spied the swans!
Which, of course, got me singing . . . there once was an Ugly Duckling. . .
What a lovely introduction. . .
to an altogether. . . an altogether. . . most remarkable city!
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Did you know that Copenhagen is one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities?
We saw evidence of this everywhere!
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Copenhagen has enchanted me for most of my life, as has all of Scandinavia. The golden steeple is spectacular, but the canals and waterways create a beautiful, and calming, feeling in a lovely city.
Posted by: margene | 08/08/2012 at 08:32 AM
Oh, Kym.
You did a wonderful job with your camera.
Make me want to take photo lessens.
Posted by: Chiko | 08/08/2012 at 09:45 AM
You've rekindled the "where do we want to go first" conversation in our house. (That's for the big I'm not paying tuition any longer trip!) Thank-you!!
Posted by: Patty | 08/08/2012 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful as in my memory. I spent a week there ages ago. Such a beautiful city and such nice people.
Posted by: Rachel | 08/08/2012 at 12:54 PM
It looks just the way I thought it would - charming and idyllic and oh-so-lovely.
Posted by: Carole | 08/08/2012 at 01:12 PM
Okay, now you got me. I want to visit Copenhagen. And any other city -- except perhaps Venice -- that has canals. Lovely!
Posted by: kmkat | 08/08/2012 at 02:52 PM
Such peaceful and beautiful pictures! Were you able to go back and climb the spiral staircase?? :)
Posted by: Marilyn | 08/08/2012 at 04:00 PM
Never saw the movie, but I love seeing your photos!
Posted by: Cookie | 08/08/2012 at 05:48 PM
Oh, so beautiful! LOVE that movie... and Danny Kaye!!
Posted by: Vicki | 08/09/2012 at 11:15 AM
the one with the spiral looks awesome!
Posted by: britt | 08/10/2012 at 03:03 PM