Elsinore - Hamlet's Castle

This morning, we shook off the remnants of last night's wine pairings to have a hotel breakfast and get on the train to Elsinore - just outside of CPH. A lovely ride to Helsingnr which has just the sort of charm that one seeks in a european town. The castle, Kronborg - is very impressive and looks out to te coast of Sweden. Excellent guide for the 1st part but the 2nd guide left us standing too long - yes, a talking head. So we ditched the tour and continued on our own. The elderly couple and Asian family that were with us beofre, followed us and Mary had had enough so I became the defacto tour guide...bad idea. I will not wait for those who walk slowly so I sped ahead and waved to tghe others who followed a ways behind. At the end of the great hall was a small white round room that remindeed on of a chapel or meditation room with a window that looked out to the sea - a small archer type opening. As I gazed out, an incredible sailing vessel came grandly down the water. I yelped with glee, my fellow tourists came quickly and we all watched this amazing teaching vessel sail pat the castle. As i heeaded toward the exit, the security woman and I chatted briefly and I told her about the ship. She led me back in ssayiong ah yes this is a good paintin - pointing to a painting of almost he same ship. And I said, No it's real - come look. She got very excited and opened up the drapes and a full castle window, The air came streaming in, and we all watched the magnificent ship sail by. They use these to train sailors. Then on to the Louisiana museum ... this building and grounds are absoltely phenomenal. unfortuantely, fatigue has claimed us and we did not spend a great dal of time there. however, I feel I must mention the stone sculpture garden sitting amongst the ivy - all rough hewn animals and the bats are absolute delight! time runs out on the comp.