Friday, May 16, 2008

Nyhavn... I did it!




I finally did it! I walked for 30 to 45 minutes from Fisketorvet (a shopping mall) to Nyhavn. I chose the path along the waters. There are ultra-urban buildings on both sides of the water built with reflective glass windows which, I am sure for the reason of lessening the impact on the environment.

It is also very refreshing to see office people having their lunch under the sun. Well, understandably, the sun here is less harsh and with the chilly air from spring, outdoor dining seems like a great idea here. The sun is so welcoming that I could hear a man humming a happy tune while riding his bicycle.

Along my journey also, when I am passing Christianhavn on my right and the Black Diamond on my left, I saw some young folks doing the “Danish Plunge” as I would call it. The people here are really enjoying the summer and they will go swimming in the harbour area as they claim the water is very clean. The folks are so comfortable stripping and throwing themselves into the water.

Finally, when I saw the sign “Havnegade”, I knew Nyhavn must be nearby. I celebrated my sight on Nyhavn with a self compliment on how I manage to do it again. Nyhavn is so vibrant with cafés, bars and restaurants along a canal. The place is packed with people dining alfresco style with their sun-glasses and chilled wines or beers. Street musicians play their best tunes hoping for a fat tip.

I did not have a coffee there nor did I dine while people-watching. All I did was, sitting on a bench to rest my legs and savour my sight on the gorgeous-looking people of Nyhavn. Men and women alike are looking at their best here!