The colourful buildings of Nyhavn are as I remember them in 1981, but now it is crowded with pavement cafes and tourists.

A new experience: marinated herring. Delicious!

With a glass of elderflower.

I came upon a Ballantyne-style department store with a display of ballet shoes:

Moomin-bowls:

Royal Copenhagen:

I was in search of a bookstore I’d researched at home, and found it in an interesting maze of streets.

More Scandinavian design:

And an old favourite:

Glimpses of courtyards gave a sense of calm and coolness on this very hot day.