Copenhagen, Denmark 19-20May2015

We were back to Copenhagen after visiting

wonderful ports in Baltics.

It was overnight port for cruise passengers who are

staying on but we have to say good bye to

our ship ms Eurodam tomorrow morning

when we disembark.

 First, we went into Tivoli garden while sun was out

and enjoyed the beautiful garden with spring flowers around.

It has also theme park with various rides that make children excited.

 

There is a bit of China in the garden

 and a bit of India

 and plenty of gorgeous tulips 

 and other flowers

 And of course, lots of eateries from fast food to find dinning...

We had a lovely time in the garden.

 Copenhagen train station next to the garden

 local cinema building Palads

 Trinitatis Kirke (church) near the busy street of Stroget

 blankets to wrap around yourself for unpredicted weather

at out-door tables in restaurants and cafes

 Stroget, the street in Copenhagen

 Interesting decoration at the entrance of building basement.

This pair is the best ones that I have seen.

 It was a nice and easy day, just walking around the city centre 

again and explored the area where I have not been before.

The next day when we disembarked the ship, 

we took a ship's tour that takes us to the airport  

and it includes city panoramic tour and the little mermaid.

Royal guards changing ceremony at the Palace

 One can not leave Denmark without saying 

hello to famous Little Mermaid statue.

It is really small but at least it is much bigger than

the pissing boy statue in Brussels!

 Copenhagen is City of bicycle

 King's Garden

 Rosenborg castle

A gentleman near Town Hall Square in 

Christian Andersen's attire is seen often enough

to become a landmark for locals

Well!

All good things come to an end.

Unfortunately..

Our 31 day cruise from Mediterranean

to Baltics is ending here in Copenhagen.

We both agreed that the itinerary of this cruise

was the best one we have ever done!

5 sea days out of 31 day cruise might have sounded

a little bit challenging and demanding physically.

But, we were so pleased that we have managed it quite easily.

Thanks to wonderful crew and staff on board who

made it easier with their friendly service and hospitality!

The tour bus took us to the airport 

in the middle of afternoon with our 4 luggage.

We were then taking off with SAS air from Copenhagen

to Heathrow, London for a week of adventure 

before returning to home in Sydney.

Food on board, ms Eurodam 19Apr-20May2015

There were only 5 sea days

out of 31 day port-busy cruise.

ms Eurodam still managed to 

please passengers from all over the world

whenever it is possible.

There were Special dinner offered

on restaurant Pinnacle and

Asian restaurant Tamarind

on different occasions.

And, of course, there has been 

BBQ parties on out door pool deck.

 Spanish Paella and Tapas party 

on deck 9 Seaview pool deck

when we were sailing in Spanish water

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Exquisite Dutch degustation dinner special!

 De Librije on the Pinnacle restaurant.

It was simply excellent.

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Asian restaurant on board Tamarind was offering

 lunch tasting menu which was very authentic!

It hasn't been easy to make a booking as it is so popular.

Thumbs up for the service and food!

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Indonesian special lunch was on the Tamarind restaurant one day 

and we made a booking fairy quickly to try on. 

Very nice meal prepared by Indonesian chefs in the kitchen.

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Le Cirq dinner on the Pinnacle restaurant.

This would be our 4th Le Cirq dinner 

on Holland America Line ships.

Unfortunately, it has been worse every time

and reached the bottom this time.

Service is still excellent but the quality of dish 

hasn't been so good as the first time.

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We were invited for hand-on cooking class

to make salmon coulibiac, Russian dish

when we were sailing in Russian water.

There were only 6 passengers participated in but

we had lot of fun with Barbara, the culinary art manager and the chef,

later, we dine in the Pinnacle restaurant for what we cooked for. 

(actually what the chef cook for..^^;)

 Barbara, Greg and the chef

 What we cooked for (above)

and what they cooked for us (below photos)

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There was German October Festival

 when we were sailing in German water 

on deck 9, Lido indoor pool deck.

 BBQ whole suckling pig

 Bratwurst are on the grill

 pretzels

 German beer and Senf (German mustard) 

add more flavour to the party

 Local German band was brought on board

and playing German festive music.

It was one of the most successful party on board

and everyone includes ourselves enjoyed it very much.