The marathon has loomed on our horizon since the end of January. I never know exactly how the training will go, but as marathon day gets closer, I can see the readiness in Mr B. He is already rather tall and skinny, and the training makes him leaner and more intense. He is very focused. The arrangements are left to me. He doesn't want to know the minutia. So the pressure is on, to make sure that everything is organised and as trouble-free as possible.
I chose the destination for the spring marathon this year - Copenhagen. If my Mother had been alive, she would have sung 'Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen' over and over again. She saw the Hans Christian Andersen movie in 1952, starring Danny Kaye, and the theme tune never left her. Nor did the wonder of seeing The Little Mermaid, when she travelled Europe as a young woman. She might be disappointed to hear that my favourite memory of Copenhagen will not be the tiny statue. My lasting memory will be beautiful parks and gardens, friendly people, stunning food and elegant design.
Do you agree with my choice of (some of) my favourite views of Copenhagen, from one week in spring 2014?
TripAdvisor reviews here.
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| Stylish street lighting |
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| Sunset reflections |
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| Spring in Tivoli Gardens |
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| Colourful planting in Tivoli Gardens |
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| Hotel Nimb - exotic delight in Copenhagen |
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| Nyhavn from the Canal Tour |
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| Gelfion Spirit |
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| New Opera House |
