It was 7:15 am - 7 hours ahead of Winnipeg. It was dark, raining, and I had not slept on the plane - despite my best efforts. I breezed through security (the only question I was asked before I got stamped into the country was "so, this is your first time in Denmark?" I must look trustworthy), picked up my backpack and headed through the arrival gate to meet Lasse (who I met in Melbourne). Only we missed each other. So I set down my pack, considered my options, and by the time I decided on looking for a pay phone, he found me. We'll blame a lack of sleep for that one.
We made it back to his apartment for brekky with Lasse's roommate Kasper, and then I had to retire for a quick nap. I needed the nap, however, I definitely staggered like a drunk when I tried to get up. The sun had come out (I knew Copenhagen would cheer up when it saw I'd arrived), so we pounded back some water and decided that a wander through the city would be the best bet to avoid sleep.
We found the grave sites for Niels Bohr and Hans Christian Anderson, and Lasse actually spotted two Danish celebrities. Unfortunately, I didn't know either of said celebrities. It ended up being a fairly long wander, and the city looks pretty great. I'm excited to explore more. By far, the coolest thing is the number of bicycles. Bicycles in all shapes and sizes, locked up on the street everywhere, and ridden by all varieties of people. I expected it, but holy moly there are a lot. We're going to join the throng soon as well, so it's a good thing I was biking more at home this summer. Cross your fingers for me.
We wrapped up the afternoon by picking up groceries. Lasse made lasagna AND home-made ice cream for dessert (Dirk, Stef, Andrea take note.. he set the bar pretty high), while I handled the spinach salad.
I declared bedtime shortly after 10:00, which I thought was incredibly respectable.
There are quite a few things on the Copenhagen to-do list, but Lasse is in class currently, and I'm being lazy. So I decided it was a good time to start up this blog. If you're impressed that I can properly spell "welcome to Copenhagen" in Danish, you should be. I'm expanding my vocabulary. I actually had to set up this blog in Danish, which is even more impressive. Hopefully it's worked out as I hoped.
Sending lots of love from Scandinavia!
Britt!! This is amazing! I am definitely impressed you set up a blog in Danish! So glad things went swimmingly with the meet up with Lasse and the ice cream making :) What kind did he make?? You make me want to be there!
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Hey lovely! Had to check out your blog, love your writing. Keep it coming!:) Hope all is well, and of course I hope to see you in Norway or perhaps we can meet up somewhere? :) Take care, darling! Xoxo Ida
ReplyDeleteps! Will be going to Australia at the end of December/early January for a couple of weeks, so hope to see u before then!