June 10, 2003
Denmark

I have to write fast because the library closes in 20 minutes.

Denmark was great. The canals give the city a fun side. Talk about sun worshipping, theDanes definitely worship the sun. I walked through a park on aWednesday and the whole town was out sunning themselves. They also ridetheir bikes everywhere. You notice that right away. I was walking downtown at 11:00 pm my first night there and all these girls were riding home or to somewhere. I rented a bike one day and rode everywhere too. I checked out the Little Mermaid, a church where you walk to the very tip top, on the outside of the spire, and all over. I got the hang of the bike etiquette. If you are going too slowly, which I was, they ring their bell. They give you the bell.

The Danes were very nice, just like the Norwegians. I wondered how they would look. Would they look like the Norwegians. They do, maybe even more blondes if you can believe it. I went out one night, but that was it because they start partying at 12:00 and go until 8 am. You start the night by going to Nyhvn, a quaint canal downtown. On one side you have the expensive cafes and on the same side, but on the edge of the canal, people sit and drink their store bought six packs. These look like the true locals.

Posted by Craig at 09:49 AM