COPENHAGEN
Now that we’ve all caught up on sleep, let’s go explore Copenhagen. After breakfast, our favorite local guide will scoop us up and take us out for an exploratory walk through the oldest part of the city. As we make our way toward Christiansborg Palace, we’ll get a sense of how Copenhagen has developed over time, its relationship with the rest of the country and the way people live there today. We’ll also duck into the palace’s Reception Rooms to see the great tapestries on display there. Then, hold onto your hats – we’re getting around like the locals! Our 24 hour city pass means we can hop on and off the public transportation as needed. Our first foray is out to the home of our friend and Rowan Tree Travel & Fibercraft tour participant, Lisbeth. She and her knitting/traveling buddy, Anne, have invited our tour group to come for lunch and a bit of knitting conversation! After lunch, Bente will shepherd us out to the most contemporary parts of Copenhagen to learn how the city is integrating housing, transportation and the public will toward complete sustainability by the year 2030. Then we’ll hop on a city “water bus” to get back to the hotel. Whew! Copenhagen’s historic founding to contemporary aspirations – all in one day! Refresh yourself with a table by the harbor, a drink and some knitting camaraderie. If the air gets chilly, you’ll find all the bars and restaurants have outdoor heaters and blankets available – or pull out and show off your own knitted goody! Enjoy the evening’s Nyhavn scene.