København

We had a great weekend in Copenhagen this weekend. Except for the wind, we loved it. Warning again, a lot of pictures, so it may seem a little long. =) We flew in Friday night, its only about a 30 minute flight there. When we got there, our nanny took Broderick back to the hotel with Burger King and we went out to eat for a late dinner. We ate at an Italian restaurant and it was awesome.
Here's the group starting out on Saturday morning to see the sights. It was cold with the wind.
The Danish Parliament Building.
Not sure what this statue is exactly but Broderick liked it because it was a horse.
Brad and Megan in front of the old Opera House.















Nyhavn, a well known old street in the city along a canal.



























Broderick with Sanne, his nanny.







The new opera house. You have to book tickets at least 6 months in advance.





In front of the Royal Palace.








The queen's guard outside means the queen is inside. They are there whenever she is.







This is where the queen lives.






The main church, I believe the one the royal family attends.
Like I said, it was freezing with the wind, but at least we were walking. Poor Broderick in the stroller finally had enough and had a meltdown. So we stopped at a coffee shop and thawed out. He was so cold, poor little guy just layed there.
This is the royal band, and for some reason they were playing the day we were there.
We walked to the famous statue, the little mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue). It took so long to get here, so by this time, we didn't care what the statue looked like. We were just glad we had finally made it.
Den Lille Havfrue
We spent the afternoon walking around and shopping in Copenhagen. They had a great shopping district and then that evening we went to Tivoli. It is an amusement park that they really decorate and have a Christmas festival in. People were riding roller coasters and it was so cold, they were crazy!!!
Broderick and Sanne checking out a shark.
The Pirate Ship where we ate dinner. Broderick was so excited. He's been talking about pirates ever since.
Broderick, Kirstine, Megan and Sanne trying to stay warm outside while waiting for our table.
Broderick drinking out of his stein. There's no drinking age in Europe, right? Just kidding, its just juice in there.
Broderick the Pirate.
He thought he was so cool.
The whole group after dinner.
Our hotel had an ice bar in it, so we had to check it out. I can't imagine anyone spends too much time in there, since its literally freezing, but it was pretty neat to see.
Joergen and Kirstine.
Megan in front of some ice art.
Brad and Megan "chillin".
Sunday morning we went to a big shopping center which is on the way to the airport. We needed to get out of our hotel, but our flight didn't leave until 4. This was a much more American shopping center as it was all indoors. Kind of nice since it was so windy out. (I realize those back in the midwest right now don't feel sorry for us since its above freezing here, but when the wind blows off the ocean, it is so cold.)
Broderick is in heaven in toy stores. He LOVES checking everything out.
Brad telling Broderick "tories" to pass some time.
Broderick hanging out in some sweet Danish furniture.
Rådhuspladsen (city hall) and the clock tower
We really loved the city and can't wait to visit it again. Hopefully when the weather gets a little nicer. Now, only a few more days until we fly home to the states. Broderick is getting to be a pro at flying. Unfortunately he hates the seat belts and there is always a fight when trying to get him to keep that on. Tomorrow morning I'm supposed to go on a fieldtrip with my language class to Aarhus to a market/bazaar. I'm still debating as I have so much to do, but it would be a cool experience I'm sure.