Hej everybody!! Did you miss me? I got back to Copenhagen last night after 2 weeks of travel, and I have never felt so behind on life. Naturally, I have tons of blogging to do, but I also have lots of papers to write this week.... and some financial issues to take care of. They tell you that Europe is expensive, but I can tell you that it doesn't really hit home until you return to an e-mail from your parents saying that your bank account is in the negative digits. (I thought ATMs were supposed to tell you when you don't have any money left?! Tricksters.)
Anyway, speaking of my parents, they were here in Denmark right before travel break. We didn't have a lot of time, but we definitely covered a lot of ground. I took them to all the sights, that I no longer think are a big deal because I see them everyday, and they took me out to a couple of nice meals :) Also, Iben made this huge traditional Danish dinner the Saturday night before I left, and both my families plus the other regular cast of characters were there. I felt so loved!
Another highlight of that weekend was J-Dag (pronounced J-Day). J-Dag is basically just another Danish excuse to party. Tuborg releases its Christmas beer and tons of free bottles are delivered by little men in blue hats to all the bars. I made the unfortunate decision to split up with my parents for this, because it sounds like they had a more authentic J-Dag experience than I did! DIS threw us a party, but it was kinda silly to be surrounded with all Americans on a Danish holiday. Got a free hat though. Can't complain about that!
Sunday morning, Becky and I left for Ireland, and my parents stayed an extra day in Copenhagen, before leaving for Amsterdam (somewhere I still haven't been!). I'm trying to think of the best way to divide up these blog posts, because I have SOOO much to say, and if I'm not careful I will inevitably end up rambling on much longer than any of you want to read. I will leave you with some pictures of J-Dag and my parents visit for now..... but STAY TUNED!
- Caitlin
Mom and me at the top of the Round Tower
Mor og Far :)
Tuborg Jule Bryg (the Christmas beer)
Our hats!
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