(The allure of the open sea, from Copenhagen to Oslo, came in the form of a 1000-person cruise ferry which is big enough to not feel any twinge of the waves ..slept like a baby overnight, despite a viewless small cabin. But the tax-free shopping and the seafood onboard made up for the shortfall. Can't help but get my "Titanic" moment, feeling free as a seagull!)
(The Danish Royal family's residences can easily outdo those of the British, in both style and grandeur. Both the Fredensborg and Christiansborg Castles bring such splendor immediately. But finishing the walkabout with an original Danish hotdog is probably the most satisfying, but where's that Haagen Dazs icecream that originated from here? Or was that from the US? )
(The 100-year old icon of Copenhagen, the Little Mermaid, is but a small bronze statue right by the waters edge of this capital of Denmark. Like the little pissing boy in Brussels, these much-talked about must-see's usually end up being a bit of a disappointment, don't they? But then again, you can say that about the Merlion too, right? Its author, Hans Christian Andersen's statue by the cityhall area of Copenhagen had more to see, though )
(Okay, so he's not everyone's version of a great comedian but this guy has quite a bit of talent in that tiny frame of his. He's pretty good on the piano, sings well and when he wants to, he can hit the funny bone. At 44, he doesn't look a year older than 18. With this PG-rated show, he seemed subdued and does not have the captive power of the other Singapore sons like Kumar or Broadway Beng, but given that this is his 20th year anniversary gig, this was a passable evening to show off his talents)
