Thursday, June 23, 2011

50% Danish, 100% excited


I like being half Danish. I like boiled eggs in my tomato soup. Danish architecture and design give me a vague sense of (probably misplaced) pride. I am happy to be connected to the 'happiest country' in the world. I like bicycles, icecream, cottages, liquorice, vikings, fairy tales and plastic building blocks; all areas in which the Danish excel.

In one month, four peasly little weeks, I will be joining my family (7 + 1 bub) as we travel across the world and meet up with more, far-flung family. I am excited, and nervous, and happy and worried all at the same time. I have never been so far away!


things I want to do in Denmark


:: fill a travel journal, a camera and my suitcase
:: go to the original
lego land
:: ride a bike. everywhere. look as chic as these people while doing so.
:: smile at all the tall men. ALL of the TALL men.
:: visit the little mermaid statue
:: see Iron and Wine play. buy a tour t-shirt.
:: send a ridiculous number of postcards
:: look at castles. Maybe Princess Mary's too.
:: soaking up the eco/sustainable/vintage/chic culture. they have lots.
:: eat a lot of Danish liquorice
:: See some deer and other animals-I-have-never-seen
:: go to a Viking Museum

that's all I have so far.
Have you been? Do you have any suggestions?

9 comments:

  1. That sounds like such a fun trip! Enjoy yourself. My parents visited Copenhagen a few years ago and absolutely loved it.

    ps: Jealous that you get to see Iron and Wine!

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  2. Oh, so jealous! Copey is my favourite city. Yes, so much vintage shopping to do! Also, the Mikkeler bar and the little Spanish (Mexican?) place next door are great. And the Norrebro micro-brewery pub where you can have a carbon neutral meal and beer. And sitting on Nyhaven in the Dansk summer sun, with all the locals. Bliss. Enjoy, my friend. Can't wait to see the photos.

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  3. WOW! so jealous- You are going to have an amazing time... Lucky duck!

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  4. Sounds like you and your family will have a great trip! I must confess I'm a bit jealous you're going to see Iron and Wine live! Their music is so lush!

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  5. THAT is a superb list! Im so jealous! I havn't been but my boy has and LOVED it. He went to this viking village and said it was amazing. He also said the icecream was to die for. Enjoy! *s*

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  6. Such a great list. Have been so enjoying your posts of late. I've been meaning to make a 'wanderlist' of things I'd like to do in different countries. It is wonderful that you're half Danish - Denmark sounds like a fantastic place. I'm so excited for you in your travels!

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  7. Love your list, especially the part where you plan to smile at all the tall men! Smile for me too!! Ha!
    So Exciting!

    Hope you have a gorgeous time! x

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  8. Look forward to see u ! My bike is waiting. Happy journey,
    love Mormor.

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  9. Thanks Mormor! Can't wait to see you! xxx

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