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August 28, 2008
When in Denmark...
DO NOT JAYWALK.
This is my advice to you. Unless you want to be met with dirty looks, never ever cross the street against the signal, even if there are no cars for miles around. The Danish will hate you. At least they did me. That could also have been because I was wearing a skirt. Everyone else wore jeans or, if they wore a skirt, had on leggings even when it was warm. Denmark, why are you so antiskirt? The only ones I saw were at the conference I spoke at. Here I am being an intellectual with a pretzel cigarette.
The conference was a great experience. Some of the talks were super interesting and we even saw a performance piece with a woman on all fours with a cat-o-nine-tails coming out of her derriere. Don't see that everyday, eh?
On to more PG fare:
Li'l Mermaid. Did I ever mention that I used to pretend I was Ariel and sing perched up on the side of our hot tub at night? Scouts honor.
On our way to the mermaid, we went through a Rose and Sculpture Garden. The sculptures were lovely, but I must admit my favorite part was the kid's area...
Speaking of childish behavior... I have a strange obsession with weasels. Especially this weasel. J snuck him into his carryon as a surprise for me. Awwww!
Here I am enjoying some Danish Street Art. At least, that's what we think it is. It could be some weird place for dogs to relieve themselves. Best not to think of that, though.
J looking sweet and evil at an Italian restaurant we went to. OMG the food in Copenhagen is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. $40 for an omelet and hot chocolate? Etc. etc. The only really good meal we had was steak frites at the hotel's eatery. Oh man, was it good.
Some weird sculpture thingies in Hans Christian Andersen Square.
Stupid Tivoli Gardens! Again, so expensive. They have this "Crazy Hours" promotion where you ride free for an hour, but you still have to pay a million to get in. Sheesh. All I wanted was to ride on those giant swinging swings....
Overall, I don't feel the need to go back to Copenhagen any time soon. The folks were very uncommunicative and sometimes downright condescending. Yes, Mr Mermaid Painter, I do in fact understand English! It was quite picturesque and the Danes are waaaay ahead of us as far as design goes. Pretty, but I'd rather try somewhere else next time. Preferably a place where the folks don't pretend you're not there at all moments and where they sometimes even smile.
Next time, Jamaican sunsets and clear blue waters. Stay tuned...
Posted by loyd0008 at August 28, 2008 8:56 AM
Comments
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I love Copenhagen but I do have Danish friends and I've been there a lot by now.
If you think, that the Danes are condescending: don't come to Germany. The fact that every single one of the Danes speaks English always amazes me (not the fact here...) and I think they are very friendly and gentle people (compared to a lot of Germans....) They just do not tend to be "in your face"
Hope that you will try it another time (I might come there too, it's just 3.5hrs away from here!) Plus I know a couple of places that are resonably priced but Danmark is expensive and with the low USD is even pricier for you guys!
Posted by: tini at August 28, 2008 1:58 PM
Just one wedding picture. I beg of you!
Posted by: lsaspacey at August 28, 2008 4:54 PM
I was gonna do Jamaica and then the wedding spread... Do y'all want it the other way around??
Also, Tini, I'm sure it would be a much better experience to visit friends than to be a regular ol' tourist. Tourists don't usually get to see the real heart of a place.
Posted by: villain at August 28, 2008 5:44 PM
Congrats!! Your gown was lovely, and the footwear was unique. It's so nice to see a bride choose what really suits her and not just follow the herd. Many blessings on your marriage,
kathyg
Posted by: kathyg at August 29, 2008 1:36 PM
I'm going to Copenhagen next Thursday... I'm scared now and hope I'll see some smiles. Wish me luck ;o)
Posted by: Berry at February 8, 2009 11:52 AM