Copenhagen - Day One - June 17, 2013

Arrived mid-day in Copenhagen and met up with the Mancini's, who arrived from NJ early this morning. We quickly unpacked and headed out to get some lunch before exploring the area. Weather is a little cooler than it was in Lithuania, but not much. Maybe 70 degrees - bright sunshine. Beautiful.
Lunch was at a restaurant called "PUK". OK - we have a sense of humor, so we sat down.



After lunch we took a walk around the area and finally ended up at the Nyhavn (New Harbor). This is a very picturesque and beautiful section of Copenhagen. We struck up a conversation with a gentleman (Peter), who seemed to enjoy our company.







Peter, our new friend. :)

Sitting on the east coast of Denmark, Copenhagen has been that country's capital for 600 years and is the largest city in Scandinavia with a population of 1.7 million people. It's home to the world's oldest monarchy (King Erik VII set up permanent residence in 1417) and its present Queen, Margrethe II, currently lives at Amalienborg Palace.
In a country rich in Viking history, grand castles and lush green countryside, Copenhagen is a charming city of 17th- and 18th-century buildings, beautiful parks and gardens, pretty promenades along canals, and ancient winding streets made for walking and biking. During the longer days and warmer weather of summer, outdoor cafe-sitting and outings to the magical Tivoli Gardens are highlights.
Copenhagen recently marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, the legendary and magical writer of such fairy tales as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Princess and The Pea."

Location:Løngangstræde,Copenhagen,Denmark