Date of Visit : 24 - 28 November 2011
One of the most famous fairy tale writer in the world was Hans Christian Andersen. To be honest, I really have no idea who this man was, because I did not remember reading any of his fairy tales. Yes, I had a deprived childhood, because I do not read much... Anyway, Hans Christian Andersen was born in Denmark and spent most of his non-travelling years in Copenhagen at this house:
There is a museum dedicated to him, and the museum showcased many of his famous works. I read all of them for the first time, and I can see why they are so popular with children. All the stories seems to be able to capture the imagination of the children and they also have some hidden moral and meaning behind each story.
Now for one of two blockbuster attractions in Copenhagen... The Little Mermaid! She's just a little statue on top of some ugly rocks. I really have no clue why she is so famous and all. My story will actually be on the journey I took to visit her.
The Danish people like to cycle everywhere they go. All the roads have a dedicated bicycle lane for the cyclists. Trying to live like a true blue Danish, and because I want to save on the transport cost too, I borrowed an old bicycle from Mubin's friend and pedaled my way to the mermaid. It was no easy task as the bicycle was old and the chains and gears were all rusty, so it gets stuck quite often. The rusty chains also meant that I could not pedal fast, thus I was constantly being overtaken by other cyclists.
Next, I was not really sure of the direction, so I had to stop and consult the map quite often. To make matters worst, the weather was not on it's finest. It was really windy and it rained occasionally. I'm not sure if you are aware, but it is extremely difficult to pedal against the wind, especially if you have a faulty bicycle.
Nonetheless, I overcame all these difficulties and managed to reach the mermaid before sunset! Feeling happy with myself, I took a photo with the bicycle and the mermaid as shown on the third photo above. By the end of the day, I was soaked and really tired, and my bum hurts as the bicycle seat was not the most comfortable thing on Earth. However, I felt really happy as I was able to do something different and really local! It was a nice experience.
Lastly, the blockbuster attraction in Copenhagen...
The TIVOLI Gardens! Built in 1843, this is the world's 2nd oldest amusement park and most visited seasonal theme park in the world. It is conveniently located in the middle of the city. Because the Copenhagen Card grant me access to the park once a day, I visited the park twice, both at night as the lighting are simply awesome.
Being in winter, the decorations are now mostly about Christmas, and this year's theme is Russia!
There's also a Santa Claus available for kids to sit on his lap and ask for presents!
I did not go for any of the rides, or simply, I could not afford it. It's rather expensive to take the rides, so I opted to just walk around the park and soak in the atmosphere. It was really cool to roam about in the park, looking at all the different rides and games stalls and the usual overpriced food stands.
The Danish people like to cycle everywhere they go. All the roads have a dedicated bicycle lane for the cyclists. Trying to live like a true blue Danish, and because I want to save on the transport cost too, I borrowed an old bicycle from Mubin's friend and pedaled my way to the mermaid. It was no easy task as the bicycle was old and the chains and gears were all rusty, so it gets stuck quite often. The rusty chains also meant that I could not pedal fast, thus I was constantly being overtaken by other cyclists.
Next, I was not really sure of the direction, so I had to stop and consult the map quite often. To make matters worst, the weather was not on it's finest. It was really windy and it rained occasionally. I'm not sure if you are aware, but it is extremely difficult to pedal against the wind, especially if you have a faulty bicycle.
Nonetheless, I overcame all these difficulties and managed to reach the mermaid before sunset! Feeling happy with myself, I took a photo with the bicycle and the mermaid as shown on the third photo above. By the end of the day, I was soaked and really tired, and my bum hurts as the bicycle seat was not the most comfortable thing on Earth. However, I felt really happy as I was able to do something different and really local! It was a nice experience.
Lastly, the blockbuster attraction in Copenhagen...
The TIVOLI Gardens! Built in 1843, this is the world's 2nd oldest amusement park and most visited seasonal theme park in the world. It is conveniently located in the middle of the city. Because the Copenhagen Card grant me access to the park once a day, I visited the park twice, both at night as the lighting are simply awesome.
Being in winter, the decorations are now mostly about Christmas, and this year's theme is Russia!
There's also a Santa Claus available for kids to sit on his lap and ask for presents!
I did not go for any of the rides, or simply, I could not afford it. It's rather expensive to take the rides, so I opted to just walk around the park and soak in the atmosphere. It was really cool to roam about in the park, looking at all the different rides and games stalls and the usual overpriced food stands.
With this, I came to the end of my visit to Copenhagen. Despite the price tags, I believe that Copenhagen is definitely city worth visiting. Try cycling if you have the chance to, it's really a great experience. The city is clean and I feel safe walking around at night. I really love it here!
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