As time goes by

Many people may think that WADDA has fallen off the face of the earth but this is not so, I’ve been planning my next trip to the northern hemisphere .This will be a short sharp trip in May-June to the Isle of Man to take in some TT racing followed by a week of touring  England and Wales.The good lady will not be partaking in this men’s only activity, so I’ve recruited Kev from Kevs plumbing. At least Kev owns a couple of bikes, but the only bikes WADDA ever owned seemed to fall over on a fairly regular basis. This adrenaline pack junket is a fully escorted tour so we should not miss out on anything ,and our departure date is set for the 28th of May. HERE IS A NEWS FLASH Kev the plumber has crashed his brand new Harley , the bike is deceased but Kev lives to fight another day. With 8 weeks to our scheduled departure to the Isle Of Man Kev needs a bit of repair work on his battered body. Surprising what a few screws and bolts can do for a broken body, so Kev it’s time to toughen up and get yourself self in race trim . Gotta go and a pack I’m taking the bride to the Gold Coast for a week as part of my pre departure plan...............WADDA

Twisted sisters collapsed

The wheels fell off the Twisted Sisters cart today after a quick gallop down to Nyhavn for a waffle and ice cream , they have finally had to admit WADDA was a lot fitter than they thought. I still have energy to burn while they lay on the couch like a mangy dog . Because I only write the truth they now want to abuse me , I just shrug off their abuse and continue on my merry way. The cases are all packed and lined up for the early morning shuffle to the airport , so we head off to in search of our last supper in Copenhagen. The Atlas restaurant is nearby and reads great on TripAdvisor so we scurry around the corner to road test this hash house . Let me just say we were not disappointed it was bloody beautiful, as wander home through the back streets of Copenhagen I let my mind wander back over the last 5 weeks. The places we’ve visited all through Northern Europe have been outstanding the people so friendly and our safety never in doubt , but my standout spot was the Jungfrau high in the Swiss Alps . This white wilderness is forever etched in my mind and my strong desire to return sooner than later is never more evident . Now not forgetting the Twisted Sisters without them I’d be still dreaming about this holiday of a lifetime. I saw and admired these other beautiful countries but there is no other country more beautiful than my own.......... WADDA

Photos don’t lie

WADDAS resting today

After a big 5 weeks of touring through Northern Europe I decided to call for a rest day today , maybe I’ll sit in my jarmies and slippers for awhile. The tear arse sisters are on another trip to the castle country again, I’m all castled out so my plan would probably be a picnic in the botanical gardens not far from here . Maybe not quite like that because I’ve discovered a little noodle house a few streets from here ,  I might give that a whirl for a change . After my lunch I take an afternoon nap and await the sisters return from castle heaven, then we hit the cobblestones again looking for more junk. The sisters lead poor old WADDA on another wild goose chase looking at more junk, I calmly stay 3 steps behind because they are seriously focused on the task ahead. Several hours later we return to the main shopping precinct away from the back streets of Copenhagen , I’m sure there’s a reason for this type of behaviour but I’m not sure. We head off into the setting sun in search of food and discover a Chinese restaurant with a smorgasbord so we decide to pig out . More drama poor old WADDA has wiped toothpaste on sister ones bum towel , now she has thrown a wobbly .......Goodnight for now......WADDA

The botanical garden hot house 

My new bike 

What’s happened today

Overnight the sisters hatch a plan for a trip outside of the city by train, and while WADDA is still rubbing the sleep from his eyes we are heading to Copenhagen central station. Our first place on the tourist trail is called Koge, this trinket village is about 90 kms south of the capital. After an hour of fossicking around we head back to the station for more rail travel, and our next port of call is Roskilde an old Viking city . When sister 2 said we were here to row on a Viking boat Waddas reply was #$&&*#$ shit , they then threatened to tell everyone i knew I was a piker . I went down to the dock to check out this wooden floating leaking death trap only to discover 15 other suckers lined up to row as well , I had no choice but row to keep my reputation intact. Of the other oarsmen and women I reckon only 2 looked to have any idea of what to do and that included me, after what seemed to be a very long time they hoisted the sail as we floundered around and I said to myself thank god for that. With my reputation intact I leave this Viking town and catch my train back to Copenhagen for a beautiful cold beer, time to tell the sisters about the art of rowing a Viking man of war ship........... WADDA

Viking ship just like the one I was on

Trinket town Koge

Copenhagen photos

Nyhavn 

The palace 

Tivoli Gardens 

Let’s go and explore but first the washing

 Sunrise also comes early in Denmark so we decide to get the washing out of the way, this is easier said than done . The instructions are in Danish which we don’t understand but we try anyway , now this has developed into total confusion we’ve got the dirty clothes in the dryer instead of the washing machine . Where’s mum when you need help so we chat up the Garbo who knows as much as WADDA, some 45 minutes later we get the machine fire up and where happy. Today is forecast for 23c and not a cloud in the sky and I’m just wondering what the Danes will get up to in these sort of heatwave conditions. Washing is now complete so let’s hit the streets of Copenhagen and see what we can discover. The daily pilgrimage around the city is now part of our routine and again we start off with plenty of zip in our stride, and head to Nyhavn a very popular spot in Copenhagen. The next move is to Fred and Aussie Mary residence  ,it’s a big place but not much garden . Ice cream and waffles take our fancy next but we call it brunch by the canal , next the red bus to the little mermaid statue and on to the Tivoli Gardens. Now this place is incredible and something you would not expect to find in the middle of a city and another must visit if your in town. Sorry but it’s mid afternoon nap time , this lazy couple of hours has re charged my batteries and it’s off again to hunt down our evening meal. See ya tomorrow..........WADDA

WADDA and the little Mermaid 

Tivoli Gardens 

Copenhagen bound

Just filling in a couple of lazy hours at Bergen International Airport prior to our departure for Copenhagen, just a few minor things regarding our stay in Norway. Yes it is very expensive especially for food and alcohol, $44.00 for 3 schooners and the list goes on. But WADDA is not bitchin because the positives of Scandinavia are many, the people are very welcoming and friendly the scenery in fjord and countryside is something else and traveling on there vast stretches of water by boat is sensational . Whilst I sit here on luggage patrol the sisters are drooling through the  Duty Free shopping stores, more trinkets to use as landfill back in home in Australia . We grab a cab from the airport to our apartment right in main stream Copenhagen and the position Is perfect , the temperature is about 22c they think it’s 42 . We hit the streets to establish our boundaries so we don’t get lost and next thing I know is we are on a canal boat doing a 1 hr cruise. People are just everywhere drinking sun baking and also a touch of nudity, I look away whilst the sisters continue taking happy snaps. I’ll be back tomorrow as I’m running out of steam....... WADDA

Danish Royal yacht 

Inside the apartment