Michael and Marilynn board a Viking cruise ship and tour the Baltic Sea in 2017

We docked in the late morning in Copenhagen and I only took the included shore excursion as I was pretty tired.  Marilynn and her friend Nancy took a boat ride.  I guess the highlight for me was the Little Mermaid and Amalienborg Palace where the Danish Royals live.  Seeing all the people and news types standing around waiting for the Queen's children to emerge on their way to school was strange for an American.  Yet we do that for politicians I guess.

After sunrise the light on the windmills is wonderful.
After sunrise the light on the windmills is wonderful.
Over 20% of Denmark's power is from wind.
Over 20% of Denmark's power is from wind.
This is a huge trash incinerator.  They are going to build a ski jump on the roof.  For real!
This is a huge trash incinerator. They are going to build a ski jump on the roof. For real!
The Opera House of Copenhagen.
The Opera House of Copenhagen.
Our dock in the inner harbor.
Our dock in the inner harbor.
Interesting house boat!
Interesting house boat!
The famous Hans Christian Anderson Mermaid of Copenhagen.
The famous Hans Christian Anderson Mermaid of Copenhagen.
The tour boat I should have taken.
The tour boat I should have taken.
This is the "peace and war" park on the way to the Royal Palace.
This is the "peace and war" park on the way to the Royal Palace.
Guard walking his post.
Guard walking his post.
Guarding the Amalienborg Castle.
Guarding the Amalienborg Castle.
All these people are waiting for the Queen's children to come out on their way to school.
All these people are waiting for the Queen's children to come out on their way to school.
The Marble Church of Copenhagen.  It has the largest dome in north Europe spanning 31 meters.
The Marble Church of Copenhagen. It has the largest dome in north Europe spanning 31 meters.
The large botanical gardens.
The large botanical gardens.
Marilynn with her friend Nancy on a tour boat.
Marilynn with her friend Nancy on a tour boat.