We walk to Rosenborg Castle, once the summer home of Danish royalty. 

It was built in 1606 by Christian IV and used as a residence until about 1710. The third floor contains the thrones of the king and queen with three silver lions in front.

Of particular interest to me was the porcelain room which included objects by Meissen.

Also of interest was this amber chandelier. Amber, or “Danish gold,” was most often found around North Jutland off the coast of Denmark.

This item was used by ladies to carve ivory during their “leisure” time.

The castle also contained some of the Crown Jewels.

Next stop was lunch on the canal and then a trip to the National Museum. Of special interest there were the Rune Stones.

Most of these dated from the late Viking Age and were used to commemorate ancestors and were believed to be a means of communication between the natural and supernatural. The Runic alphabet is believed to be of Germanic origin with a limited number of characters to ascribe meaning. Reading was also done from right to left.

The next stop was at the Tivoli, the inspiration for Disneyland. It includes gardens with water features, fine restaurants, theatres for live productions, and amusement rides. It’s small enough so it’s not overwhelming and very beautiful.

Ross enjoyed the vintage bike riders. One held a bottle, the other a glass and they were supposed to fill the glass while riding around a circle but the water ended up on the ground, on the riders, everywhere but in the cup. They pour champagne into glasses during the ride into Paris at the end of the Tour. Maybe it depends on the riders.

Dinner was at the Vaekst Restaurant which provided a Nordic menu with fresh vegetables and herbs as well as meat and fish.

The decor was centered around a greenhouse stretching up through two floors.

Wonderful dinner.  Go there if you get a chance. Tomorrow we meet the rest of the group and our guides.