dayenu - thanks for that - Wow - sounds like it may be sent to China for safe keeping?

I sense that Danes may not revere the statue all that much! Seems to be a magnet for protests and hijinks

<<In 2004, it was draped in a burka as a statement against Turkey joining the European Union.>>

When I was in Turkey last year I don't recall seeing any women in burkas. Our guide said burkas are illegal in Turkey, although it's hard to enforce this law. He went on to say head scarves are discouraged at Universities, as it makes it easier to cheat on tests. It's sad how some people lump all Muslim countries together as if they are all the same.

But back to the subject--poor Mermaid, I don't blame her for swimming away!!

P M - anti-Moslem bigots don't let facts get in the way of their hate.

Just realized our visit will be like that in the thread where somebody wants to see 10 countries in 15 days... we'll have 2 full days, maybe 2.5 days depending on the flight, and then off on the cruise. But this is the best we'll be able to do next year. So maybe it's good there will be no mermaid

A co-worker just gave me a great idea - to take a photo of empty space, "where is Waldo" Dutch style

Do you mean Danish style?

Now I have to think of what I meant

Thinking hurts

Dayenu, next time I see you we will go out for Danishes. But it will be Dutch treat, as my funds are limited. ;-)

Sure! I hope you like pickled herring

YAY!!

Edvard Eriksen, the sculptor, made a copy for his family, and it will be displayed in Tivoli gardens! I'll be visiting 2 of the attractions I wanted to see in one shot!

http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-8411.htm