Day 5 - day trip to Copenhagen.

Pauline filled us with scrambled eggs and bacon, and we set off for Denmark. I wasn't too sure about Copenhagen, I had heard mixed reviews. We got to the station and did a ridiculously stupid thing. We sat in the silent coach on the train. Why is everything funnier when you have to be silent? Never again to I want to have to act out 'I need a wee' or have Sarah shushing us when we can't stop laughing. The journey was only half an hour and we went across Øresund Bridge which was MASSIVE! (mother, it was your idea of hell). We arrived in Copenhagen, made a few loud noises on the platform to dispel any silence lingering within us, found our bearings on the map, and became sensible ladies. Oh yes. We were very proud of ourselves. We discovered ALL BY OURSELVES which buses we needed to get, what ticket we needed and our route around the city. We bought our tickets from a beautiful Danish lady (it has come to our attention that Scandinavians are extraordinarily good looking people) and we set off for the most wonderful place on earth... The Carlsberg Factory.

Oh what a place! It looked like it was straight out of a Dickens novel. Giant old brick factory, with stables and old fashioned beer carts. We paid another pretty Dane and set off wandering. We cashed in our first free beer ticket in the courtyard and Carlsberg will never taste the same again. They took so much care pouring it and were so proud to hand it over. The was only one person I knew would appreciate it. Grandad. I rang him from the courtyard, Carlsberg in hand, and was made up to speak to him. After seeing the rest of the factory, having our second free beer and some grub (they love their giant sausages over here), we set off to see the Little Mermaid statue at the docks.

God she must be cold. Sat in the water half undressed, no wonder she has a sour face. She's a good'un tho, after all she did inspire our Hans to write the story. We took a few snaps there and asked an American to get a group shot of us. He asked if we wanted the statue in. NO THANKS MATE, WE'VE JUST TRAVELLED ALL THIS WAY FOR A LAUGH.

He got the Mermaid in.

Back to the centre of Copenhagen and on the hunt for pastry. I was not leaving until I found pastry. We found pastry. Oh my, it was divine! I wept a silent tear of joy. Mum and Auntie Anne, get yourselves over to Denmark and get to a pastry class. I need to be kept in the manner I've now become accustomed to. The street performers here are some thing else. We stood and watched a 12 piece brass an drum ensemble playing everything from Bowie to The White Stripes. I spent the rest of the day singing 'The Man Who Sold The World' (Dad, I videoed it to show you). We wasted the rest of our Danish money on postcards, pens, tiny hedgehogs and messing around with Viking hats. I bloody love souvenir shops.

Back on the train, not in the silent cart this time, and home to Pauline and Kevin. Wine and pasta and detailed planning of the rest of the journey ensued and then we collapsed to bed. No time for a blog last night. Today is day 6 and our last day in Malmo.

Pauline is cooking a roast for us before we go to watch Donegal in the All Ireland semi final at an Irish pub in the centre of Malmo. After that, we have another night train. Another cushette. Hopefully not another Frenchman whipping his clothes off all the time. Not sure when I'll have Internet again for another blog, will hunt down wi fi in Berlin. Really excited to go back to Berlin. We have everything booked now. Hostels, trains and flights home from Brussels on Monday 24th September at 9.30pm. Dad make sure you have the night off please and thank you.

Ps, Mother I haven't bought any shoes yet, I know my Batman pumps have arrived at home so please don't think they're silly because everyone needs Batman pumps.

PPs, HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY EMMA JANE! Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy tonight. Sorry I'm not there, tell Anne to keep me some punch and I'll be straight round when I'm home. I'll try and skype you soon. Girls, take it easy on the punch. We all know what it does to us (Joey that goes for you as well) and Jade, remember we are no longer wine drinkers!