It has been a bit since my last post but only because I have been so busy exploring, learning and enjoying. Let me start with a description of a traditional danish brunch. In København it is very common to go out for a long, relaxing brunch in the late morning on the weekends. A group of girls from the law faculty and I decided to do this the first Sunday after we had started classes. Here is Linda (Holland) and I right after out plate had been delivered.
A picture of my plate... Typically a brunch will contain:
Yogurt with granola, fresh fruit, meats and cheeses, eggs, maybe a pancake or potatoes, and bacon or sausage (or both). It was so much food but oh so good. Most brunches cost around 100kr or $20. Luckily this one was only about 70kr or $14.
Most weekends we like to explore different landmarks around the city. Or just go for a brisk stroll even though it is utterly freezing. Here is a picture of the round tower and me and Amanda (New Zealand). Also, here is something that I don't think I could imagine in many places. Many cafes offer outside seating even though it is most definitely far below freezing. They have candles and blankets but no heaters. It is not uncommon to see people sitting outside, especially if it is a sunny day, despite the cold.
I was also in København for the Superbowl. A few bars around the area hosted Superbowl viewing parties. We chose an Irish pub which had free entrance and a special on Budweiser... 100kr for 2 bud heavies and a hot dog. Budweiser apparently is not a very appreciated beer in Denmark but it was nice to having something American to celebrate. This is Tabea (Germany) and me.
Here is a pic of the crowd that showed up to watch... keep in mind that with the 9 hour time difference the game started at 12AM and went until early in the morning on Monday. Also, sadly, we could not see the famous commercials which seemed to take away a large part of the entertainment seeing as I was not rooting for either team.
Here is a picture of most of the crowd that I actually knew. Patrick (Germany), me, Tabea (Germany), Karl (Australia). Missing is Karl and Brandon (both USA).
The Law faculty held a welcome orientation and dinner for the international students. The food was a delish buffet and the setting was very hyggeligt (cozy). Here is Linda (Holland), Julia (Australia), Eva (Germany), me, and Elin (Sweden).
And here is me, Aussie Dave, and Amanda (New Zealand).
Often us girls get together and make group dinners. Not only is it fun to socialize but it is much cheaper that going out to restaurants. This night we went to Linda's and made pasta. Below is Sanna (Holland, Amanda (New Zealand), Elena (Germany), Julia (Australia), Ash (Australia), Linda (Holland), and me.
Another, sunny, day of adventures. Meeting in the main square in Copenhagen we decided to explore. Here is a picture of city hall.
It seems that everywhere in Denmark construction projects are flourishing. I think a majority of the major undertakings are for new metro lines and stops being put into place. This is the other side of the square that the City Hall is on.
The girls and I in front of city hall.
This day we decided to climb the round tower. It was utterly freezing and we thought maybe the climb would warm us up... hmm not so much. The round tower is a old landmark in København. It is most famous for not having stairs but a ramp that takes you to nearly the top. This was so that horses could climb up it! Up in the tower there were stables in which horses were kept, craziness.
On the side of the tower is a beautiful church. Climbing up the stairs I thought it could be interesting to see what was behind a little door... this is what I found!
There were little cubby like things that I imagined soldiers hiding guard in... I don't know if they did but I thought it would be a good hiding place...lining the entire ramp up to the top. At the top there was a beautiful view of the entire city of København. You could walk 360 degrees around the tower and see how beautiful the rooftops were. København has very strict zoning ordinances, one of which has to do with height. Most building cannot be taller than 4 stories (5 if you count the ground level). This preserves the view from the tower and helps the city keep its old school and charming character.
Here are a couple views from windows going up the tower...
And after a day of exploring we were all excited to go home to our heated houses, have some tea and relax.
So cool, Jenna!
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