Later in the afternoon, Ylva took us on our first group tour of Copenhagen. To help us get oriented, we stopped at two large squares that served as landmarks for our explorations the next day. First, there was Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square), at the end of the Nyhavn canal. In the center of the square was a statue of King Christian V on horseback, surrounded by gardens and stately buildings. Strolling down the Strøget, the city's pedestrian-only main street, we passed colorful shops. The next square, Amagertorv, was marked by a large stork sculpture and fountain.

Crossing the square, we arrived at a small outdoor cafe, where we were greeted by a local guide, fully outfitted as Hans Christian Andersen. He entertained us with the tale of The Little Mermaid and offered a round of Aquavit. He and Ylva taught us the proper Scandinavian toast: raise your glass and make meaningful eye contact with everyone – Skål! What fun! Then our group shared a great salmon dinner. Back on the Strøget, Ylva treated us to "all-we-could-eat" ice cream.