Friday we were in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Out excursion here was "Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral". Roskilde is a city about 20 miles west of Copenhagen., It used to be the capital of Denmark and is a World Heritage site.
Where we were
We passed Kronborg Castle which the settling for Shakespears Hamlet's home, Elsinore
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Approaching the cruise terminal
Wind turbines
On the road to Roskilde, we saw a number of burial mounds.They are from the period 1500 - 1200 BC
We stopped at the small village of Hvedstrup to see the church
a ound along the way.
At the Viking Ship Museum
A recreated ship
Viking era items.
The workshop at the museum.
The spires of Roskilde Cathedral
Scenes while driving to the Cathedral.
The bishops palace.
The Cathedral.
The King's Door - only he/she enters through it
There ar tombs of many Danish Kings and Queens here
A model of the currents Queen's future cofin
A unique clock bell
On the way back to Copenhagen
A modern incinerator. That is just water vapor being exhausted. Filters catch the rest
Sailing away from the pier.
Views from the ship
Drinks available for sale at the sail-away party.
The harbor pilot leaving
The bridge between Denmark and Sweden
Goodbye Copenhagen
Sailing past Kronborg Castle again, This time in late afternoon light.
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