My dear Gérard,

I trust you received my letter from Aalborg (North Jutland, Denmark).  Since then, I've been down through the Danish Lake District, stopping at the YH's in Aarhus and Skanderborg.  Weather rather fickle.  Then south to Vejle (also Jelling, where the famous rune-stones are to be found), southeast to Fredericia, across to Middelfart (Island of Fyn) and after rather a long wait, to Odense. 

I stayed the night here, and next morning visited H.C. Andersen's house and very comprehensive museum, together with other places of interest.  Tuesday was my worst day to date.  The main roads in Denmark are hopeless for lifts (this was No. 1)   I just managed to get to Nyborg by sundown having walked nearly the whole day.   I caught the ferry across to the Island of Sjælland and stopped at Korsør only to discover I'd left my YH card @ Odense.  However, after considerable explanation, the "Father" of the Korsor YH immediately wrote off to Odense telling them to post the card to Copenhagen YH.

Next morning was as bad as the previous for lifts, mainly because there were too many hitch-hikers on the main road.  Also,the cars coming off the ferries were either full or just weren't interested.  After waiting from 8:30 to 11:30 am, I got a bright idea and took the train to the next big town further inland (Slagelsa).  After 10 minutes on the road, I hitched a lift all the way to Copenhagen, that City of Red Roofs, arriving during the late afternoon (Wednesday).  I had supper with Niels and his brother's family, and later on we repaired to the famous Tivoli gardens (fireworks night, fortunately). The next 4 days were spent in a hectic rush trying to take in all the sights including the Amalienborg Palace, Denmark’s royal residence since 1749, regarded as one of Europe’s finest rococo buildings, and of course The Little Mermaid - seen alongside with  a distinctly non-Scandinavian friend!  During the weekend, went bathing in the sea and, believe it or not, have become considerably "tanned"(!) [Sweden is now in sight]

I've really had a wonderful time in "Wonderful Copenhagen" and am eagerly looking forward to seeing Stockholm. 

This is your Indian friend signing off,

Azim