July 25, 2000

July 25, 2000

Copenhagen, Denmark
Den lille Havfrue
The little Mermaid
(Skulpturen udført af Edvard Eriksen)

25 July 2000 (#28) Total Trip Kilometers ~18,650
Copenhagen, Denmark

This town is the most "bicycle friendly" place Odyssey riders have entered (so far)! There are bike paths on both sides of arterials; there are lots of bikes in use - perhaps 50% of residents are regular riders; and car drivers seem docile toward cyclists. Today I visited the famous "Tivoli Gardens" amusement park (by bike) and saw, on an outdoor stage, a trained-seal act. There were two seals; they were glistening & black & surprisingly huge; and they were good! One trick performed was to balance 4 filled wine glasses on a tray, on top of a wine bottle, on the seal's nose! (even I cannot do that trick. :-) )
Copenhagen is so charming, I don't want to leave... Arnold