Denmark, Day 5

Today was mostly a travel day, driving from Skive to Copenhagen.

Highlights of the drive:
1. Driving across a massive bridge (9 minutes to cross)
2. At lunch, finding every restaurant in Denmark closed (Is everyone on holiday?)
3. Arriving in Copenhagen!

We made it!

I told the girls as we entered Copenhagen that the city is known for its many bicyclists. They started counting bikes and reached 494 before we parked at the hotel.

View from hotel window. That funky building is a planetarium.
It will become relevant on Day 6.

We set out on foot to explore a bit before dinner. Starting at the Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square), we strolled through Strøget, a group of pedestrian zone, shopping streets in the heart of the city. We wandered through, doing some window shopping, then found a place with outdoor seating for dinner. It was nice to enjoy the fresh air and do some people watching.

LEGO's logos

First impressions of Copenhagen. The bikes, of course the bikes, they're everywhere. It also feels more international and generally bigger than Oslo or Gothenburg. I'm shocked seeing so many American businesses: Starbucks, Hard Rock Cafe, 7-11, and Burger King all on one block. First Starbucks I remember seeing since we arrived in Sweden in February. The city also feels crowded, teeming with tourists. We are overhearing North American English everywhere, which is a rarity for us. Just a couple of days to explore this big city. Cheers, Copenhagen!