A Year in Sweden: Hopping the Pond

I have arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a long journey. International flights take forever, but it was interesting to hear all of the different accents and languages being spoken. I was given an aisle seat next to a British family, which I talked to and gained some insight about how they live. I also had a great view of the city of London, including the downtown center, as my flight was approaching London Heathrow Airport. It was in this airport that I had my first pint of ale for this journey abroad. It's fun to be able to drink legally.
The flight to Copenhagen was much shorter, and I was able to take advantage of some of the scenery because I had a window seat. I was able to recognize a lot of what I saw because I have been exploring the region using Google Earth. It was crazy to see these things in real life. After landing, I navigated myself to an area where I was able to buy a train ticket, which was pretty hard because the machine did not use English. I managed to get to the train stop that I wanted, and searched for a nearby bus stop. I had no Danish Kronor at this time, and was able to play dumb and get a ride for free on the bus. I had to walk a few blocks after being dropped off by the bus, but I finally reached the Copenhagen Strand Hotel, where I will be staying for the next three nights.
After getting settled in, I began to explore the city and take pictures. The architecture here is beautiful, in a traditional Danish style. It makes me ashamed and disappointed of the ugly architecture and lack of interest for aesthetic design back home. I visited Nyhaven, King's Square, a big long street that functions as a huge outdoor mall, Tivoli Gardens, and other places. I finally took some Danish currency out of an ATM, and am more or less set up for my stay in Copenhagen. For the rest of the evening, I am going to go to a pub that I found nearby to have a good meal and a pint of Copenhagens finest, either Tuborg or Carlsberg. I will also explore a little more as I head back to my hotel. I have major jet lag, but I will sleep well tonight.