Dad is an early riser so today I learned what it’s like to take the first tour bus of the day (Hint: less crowded).
We were driven up and down and all around the city, stopping at the Little Mermaid of course.
Yes, she really is that little.
We were compelled to visit the Carlsburg exbeerience; they no longer brew the beer at the site, but similar to the Heineken experience, there is an interesting history and process to learn about. Here are a few factoids.
This bottle’s label design, from the very early 1900s, didn’t last.
There are hundreds of old bottles to look at.
Our favorite little statue was brought to you by beer!
Skaal!
Of course there were also a few places to sample the product. For science.
This evening we visited Tivoli, which is a carnival/garden/music venue/restaurant hub area place thing. Walt Disney was inspired by it and the result is DL–there is a certain whimsy they share. Tivoli is more old-timey, though you can order a #3 at the hotdog stand and get two dogs and a dark beer, which seems progressive. The rides were of an elevated state fair variety, but after hotdogs and beer we were not up to defying gravity. Fountains, detailed planters, carnival lights, a robot rabbit lawn mower, fun house mirrors, and some rogue peacocks finished the scene.
I think the major difference is that far more adults without children want to come to Tivoli–for dinner, for some music, or just to see all the pretty lights and fountains. It wasn’t a hassle to get to, either. It’s right in the middle of downtown, only a few blocks from our hotel.
Here’s to a no-hassle day tomorrow.
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