Wednesday 4 July 2012

Day:185, Words:185

Apparently, lego was invented in Billund, Denmark and as a result, Legoland is a massive International tourist attraction, which lies inconveniently 2 hours outside of Copenhagen. A train will take you most of the way, at which point the local bus service will escort you to the 'lego' front gates.

The Danish train system is quite smart as long as you are prepared. Seats must be pre-booked, otherwise the long journey will resemble a silent standing ovation. The carriages are also divided into bicycle friendly, family friendly and quiet carriages, which are really quite unfriendly. All of the carriages are clean and comfy and provide good service with internet connection, coffee and newspapers.

In fact as I write this now, the sun is setting over the farming, flat landscape, which is delightfully decorated with a smattering of tall, handsome, white wind turbines...

As for Legoland, the Danes really know how to do a good theme park. There wasn't a hint of Californian tourism arrogance, just good entertainment for the entire family and enough toilets and eating opportunities to host an Olympic games.

Well done Billund!

 

 

 

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