Let me first say this: I will consume more beer in the next 10days in Copenhagen than I have in my entire life combined up to this point. Because THAT is just how much Danes love their beer. And I love it, too.
So great to be back in Copenhagen!!! And a nice break for me and Clare since we didn't have to do much thinking when we flew in--AJ met us right at the metro stop! After a bit of resting and getting readied up, we, of course, went to the BEST shwarma restaurant just a couple blocks from his apartment. I could eat there EVERY DAYYYY!!!! So good. We made our way to the "beach" across from the Opera House, then, to meet up with AJ's roommate and watch the Denmark v Cameroon soccer game on a humongous projector screen that was set up for the public! After some convincing, we decided to stay out for the entire game even though we were exhausted and Clare had to leave very early in the morning--like 4am wake-up call early! We knew we made the right decision--Denmark won!!!! I think it was because 1. we were there and 2. I got Clare one of those ridiculous hotdogs-in-a-sleeve-bun thing---hahaha, so priceless! And we still managed to get a ketchup cup at the bottom, despite out attempts to avoid that. In the morning, I dropped Clare off at the S-train to take her to the airport at a bright and early 6:20am. What a bittersweet moment! After spending 3weeks together, 24/7, now I won't even get to see her beautiful face for over 3weeks more. Thank goodness we had the absolute BEST time of our lives together!!! :)
AJ and I just relaxed for the most part, since it was Sunday. Did a bit of walking around, and I finally got the climb the spiral church tower! That really was fun, and I got some of the most amazing pictures up at the top. What a great view of Copenhagen! Next, we decided to take the boat tour of the harbor--if you go to Copenhagen, you MUST do this. Grab yourself a 6pack of beer, a loaf of bread, and have an awesome time cruising around. By the time you get back an hour or so later, you've got a full belly and a nice buzz! ;) AJ introduced me to some Danish movies on the trip, and that night I watched Adam's Apple. I really enjoyed it, though I don't think many people at home would care to watch it, haha. I'd like to get a copy for my DVD collection, anyway.
The next day, we did some shopping and got some groceries for the week. I also had to get a few "warmer" items (like jeans and a sweatshirt and close-toed flats) because it was so chilly in Copenhagen!! It was a lazy day for the most part, and AJ worked on some writing for the lab and I did some reading. I had just picked up Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel, The Lacuna--PHENOMENAL read, by the way! That evening, we went to a BBW at Philip and Janine's apartment (where AJ used to live when Philip was in the US) with a group of their friends. Could I find better people if I tried? I think not. Good food and even better conversation. It was a night I was truly present for... enjoying each moment, taking it in, and not thinking about what I was going to do tomorrow. Very hygge. Look it up, but you'd have to go to Copenhagen to really experience it.
Love København.
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