Nyhavn and the Canal Tour

Typically on Wednesday, I will be going on trips/cultural excursions with my different classes.  However, today I didn't have any trips scheduled, so I took the day has an opportunity to explore Copenhagen a bit more.  Since I am still a tourist in this country (not only because I am new to Copenhagen, but I still don't have my visa!), I decided to go on a touristy adventure.  I went with a few friends on a canal tour.  The tour started at Nyhavn, "The New Port," lined with beautiful boats and colorful homes.  During the hour long boat ride, we saw several famous buildings and monuments in Copenhagen, a few of which are in my photos below:

The Little Mermaid

Church of Our Saviour

The Danish Stock Exchange (Caught the pic just as a Tuborg truck was driving by!)

The New Port

First Week

It was a fun, but busy first week in Copenhagen.  On my first few days here, I traveled all over the city and saw the Royal Danish Library, the Danish Parliament building, and the canal.  Then on Saturday I took my first trip outside of the city to Kronborg Castle in the town of Elsinore.  I toured the castle, which is best known as the place where Shakespeare's Hamlet lived as well as many generations of Danish royalty.  On Sunday, I attempted to go on a self-guided walking tour of Copenhagen with a friend.  We only successfully made it to the Copenhagen Botanical Garden before getting lost for a few hours on the outskirts of the city.  Below are some pictures from my weekend adventures:

Kronborg

Me at Kronborg

Copenhagen Botanical Garden

Skindergade 40

Welcome to my home!  I live in the heart of Copenhagen on a street called Skindergade. Skindergade is located just off of the major shopping street Stroget.  In my apartment building there are 27 American students and 3 Danish SRA's.  While living in this setting may not be as culturally immersed as living with all Danes, being in the center of the city and experiencing all of the action is a big bonus.

Street View of Skindergade 40

My Kitchen

My Bedroom

The Courtyard