Family Outing!

Last Sunday we threw Alexander's nap schedule out the window and hit the cobblestones in search of some Copenhagen style fun.  Our destination: Nyhavn (pronouced "Newhown" as far as I can gather, and meaning "New Harbor").

(Please ignore the man adjusting his waistband in the above photo.  Not the greatest pic, but it was the only shot I took that captured the overall landscape of Nyhavn).

According to my guidebook this harbor was made in 1673 as a centrally located unloading dock for merchandise coming into the city. It was once a seedier area of town filled with bars, brothels, and rowdy sailors.  These days it's a picturesque tourist destination lined with colorful houses, adorable cafes, and lots of big boats to point out to small people.

Here we are enjoying our outing:

We made our way home through the central square in the city, and marveled at this wild dragon fountain:

And there you have it.  The first of what I am sure will be many touristy outings with the fam in this fair city.