Copenhagen

This morning it was up early for the big drive to Gatwick airport and the flight to Denmark. We headed out with plenty of time to spare, to cater for traffic in London and the additional traffic around Gatwick following the terrorist threats and additional security that has been put in place. So, of course, we had no traffic problems, and the trip into the airport was smooth. So we were there about 1.5 hours earlier than we needed to be!

After checking in, the flight was uneventful, although we were a little concerned when 10 minutes after we were supposed to be at the gate, we still didn’t know which gate we were supposed to be at! There is little space to wait at the gate, so I think they leave it till the last minute to provide the information, then make announcements to urgently get to the gate, and board the plane quite quickly!

Copenhagen airport is really little, but clean and modern (particularly after Gatwick!). Passport control was a matter of waiting for 5 minutes then flashing the passport (for EU residents) or a quick look and stamp of passports for non EU, (ie Alison). We are staying with friends in Copenhagen, and Robert was there to meet us at the airport, which was great. Their house is in a lovely quiet area, and has really large rooms (although the bathroom and kitchen are tiny!). The backyard was also lovely, and we were able to spend a lovely evening outside, as it was so sunny!

(Alison)