Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #251 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) We were a little disappointed because of HAL not providing a interdenominational service on Pentecost Sunday and the protesters antics . With the 9 AM turnaround day it made it very difficult for the crew and passengers who had to scramble for planes and rooms . Additionally , Pentecost Monday is a holiday in Denmark with many people running , and watching , the Royal Race that was run through the streets in Copenhagen . We were doing a tour with a local and we went with the self disembarkation group which was larger than normal . Morten was our guide and driver . The Zuiderdam was a little further out than we normally dock in the foreground Where the RCI ship is within walking distance to a number of sites We wanted to get to the Little Mermaid before the people started crawling on her There's also a Polar Bear with cubs nearby We also saw the genetically modified Little Mermaid - no crowds here We also stopped at Nyboder to see the small row houses Edited July 12, 2019 by scubacruiserx2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #252 Share Posted July 12, 2019 The next stop was Kastellet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kastellet,_Copenhagen The barracks The church was in session The windmill the church It look's like someone has a big headache Perhaps a bite to eat We all had a Ristet . This isn't my photo , but it was what we had . Grilled onions and pickled cucumbers = YUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #253 Share Posted July 12, 2019 A couple more churches Saint Alban's (English Church ) And The Church of Holmen (Sailor's Church ) They were closing this one when we were there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #254 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Amalienborg , the Queens Winter Palace . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalienborg It's also where you can see the changing of the guard There is a police presence there during the changing which has prompted a saying : The Danish Army is the only Army which requires police protection ! Frederik's Church We had arrangements to go up above the dome for a view of the city . The climb to the top of the church was a tiny , dark , steep , circular stairway in which you couldn't see anything except the shoes of the person in front of you . And when one person stops , the whole group stops . So , were the views worth the climb ? In the distance , we could see the Church of our Savior And the Eclipse And almost below us , where we had been . Note : This segment was from our previous cruise . Where the Eclipse is was a RCI ship and where the RCI ship in the distance is , was where the Zuiderdam was this trip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #255 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Nyhavn was busy before the race Our last visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyhavn And , a return to our starting point , Nyhavn . Tivoli Gardens It was the inspiration which caused Walt Disney to built an amusement park after he had visited Tivoli . It's located in the city . The Pantomine Theater The Moorish Palace The H.C. Anderson statute is just down the street 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #256 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On our last trip we stopped at Rosenborg Castle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenborg_Castle There is a moat below the bricks A side view , from near the restrooms The top floor of the castle is a large room called The Knight's Hall . The walls are covered by 12 tapestries and at one end is a silver throne , the Throne for Audience There are several paintings on the ceiling They reminded us of the Moscow Metro And the Royal Danish Coat of Arms And on the end opposite of the silver throne , The King's and Queen's Coronation Throne guarded by the Three Silver Lions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #257 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Our last stop in Rosenborg Castle was the basement . At the entrance the guards were more vigilant than the ceremonial guards which we had seen earlier . The Treasury Order of the Elephant The Oldenburg Horn And finally , our last stop in the Danish Treasury - The Crown Jewels . The following descriptions are from the Kongerness Samling website , but the photos are mine . The Order of Dannebrog Star Star of the Order of Dannebrog, gold with brilliants and rubies. Made after amendments to the statutes of the Order in 1808, probably for Frederik VI. In this case is the Danish Crown Regalia including : The Anointing Sword, gold with enamel, table-cut and rose-cut stones. Used by the Absolutist kings and possibly by Frederik III. Originally a wedding present from Christian IV to Frederik III in 1643. The Orb, gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Made in Hamburg for Frederik III’s coronation in 1648. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism. The Sceptre, gold with enamel and table-cut diamonds. Made for the coronation of Frederik III in 1648 by an unknown goldsmith in Copenhagen. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism until 1840. The Ampulla of gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Made for the coronation of Frederik III in 1648 by an unknown goldsmith in Copenhagen. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism. and the Amethyst (1305 carats/261 g.) in a casing with Christian V’s name in gold on enamel, possibly made by Paul Kurtz, 1671. The jewel was only used when the kings sat on the throne during the anointing And the crowns . Beautiful to look at , but hard to take photos to do them justice ! Christian IV’s crown Christian IV’s crown, made 1595-1596 by Dirich Fyring in Odense. Gold with enamel, table-cut stones and pearls; total weight 2895 g. The figures on the crown’s large points illustrate the virtues and powers of a king. Detail of King Christian the IV's crown . Within another case resided two crowns , the larger and older of the two is King Christian the V's . The Crown of the Absolute Monarchs, used by the kings from Christian V to Christian VIII. Made by Paul Kurtz in Copenhagen, 1670-1671. Gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Total weight 2080 g. Also 2 garnets and 2 sapphires, of which the largest dates back to Frederik I and was presumbaly a gift to his father, Christian I, from the Duke of Milan in 1474. On the palmette above this is a table-cut diamond, behind wich Christian V’s monogram in gold thread can be seen. Since the abolition of absolutism, the crown has only be used at the castrum doloris of the deceased Kings. Ibid And the smaller of the the two is the Queen's Crown The Queen’s Crown, made for Queen Sophie Magdalene by court jeweller Frederik (I) Fabritius in 1731. It was in use until 1840. The table-cut stones are believed to have come from Queen Sophie Amalie’s crown from 1648. The crown was especially crafted for the queen, since the previous crown was worn by the much despised Anna Sophie Revntlow, the second wife of Frederik IV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #258 Share Posted July 12, 2019 This year our last stops were at The Copenhagen Cathedral known for it's statutes of Jesus and the Apostles And The Church of our Savior It was another great tour but time to get back to the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted July 12, 2019 #259 Share Posted July 12, 2019 You might not be satisfied with your pics of the crowns, but they are amazing. Such detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #260 Share Posted July 12, 2019 We had booked this 2nd leg of the cruise first and later added the Baltic . HAL gave us our new room cards and in transit card before we left that morning which we showed with our passport when we returned . All clothes on hangers were moved to our new room while we were gone . Everything else was in our suitcases and it was all in the room when we got there . We didn't have to attend the safety drill . And can we say that we really liked this balcony and the job that HAL had done that day . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #261 Share Posted July 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, cat shepard said: You might not be satisfied with your pics of the crowns, but they are amazing. Such detail! Thank you Cat , their work on the crowns and regalia was was beautiful . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #262 Share Posted July 12, 2019 With the 25% first night discount we booked the Pinnacle Grill for dinner We had some King Crab legs on the Zaandam that were not very good in January , but these were very good Nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 13, 2019 #263 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thank you for your reply. Super photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #264 Share Posted July 13, 2019 9 hours ago, erewhon said: Thank you for your reply. Super photos. You're welcome . We were looking forward to seeing some scenery and critters this trip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #265 Share Posted July 13, 2019 America's Test Kitchen Days at sea turn into Gala nights . We learned this trip that lunch is served in the MDR but the menu is not posted on TV . So after breakfast at the Pinnacle we took menu shots outside of the MDR . Voyage Planner Ship's Officers Both the Captain and Cruise Director left after this cruise when we did TV dinner Ship's location and weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #266 Share Posted July 13, 2019 After our CC M&G we had the ultimate balcony lunch on the veranda And a 3 day look ahead at the weather Looks cold and rainy ahead . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #267 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Gala Dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #268 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Sailing into Bergen If there's one thing we like better than a sail out it's a sail in We were not alone We noticed that it seems like it's usually overcast in the morning in Norway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #269 Share Posted July 13, 2019 We bought our tickets online and got here early to avoid the crowds Us and the troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #270 Share Posted July 13, 2019 It's a nice view from the top and you can see another funicular coming up We decided to ride down and walk around a little before it got crowded And while the seafood looked good we thought it was to early for us so we stopped for a cup of coffee for DW and split a cinnamon roll We had hoped for a bathroom break there but there was none so we headed back to the ship and planned on returning later . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 14, 2019 #271 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thank you for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 14, 2019 Author #272 Share Posted July 14, 2019 7 hours ago, erewhon said: Thank you for the update. Yep you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 14, 2019 Author #273 Share Posted July 14, 2019 We can see Mount Floyen very well A view of the fish market Bryggen The last time that we ate at the fish market we bought from this place $100 Must be all that VAT tax In Chile we got all of this for $ 50 We just wanted a snack not a selfie Armed with a telephoto we went up the Floibanen The ride down was busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2019 #274 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I appreciate you spending so much time on your reports, videos and pictures. Everything is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted July 14, 2019 Author #275 Share Posted July 14, 2019 We left the colorful Bergen behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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