Today we thought, if we can get the children to have a nap in the afternoon, we could stay late at Tivoli and see all the lights. I know what you’re thinking … “that trick NEVER works”
(While we were in Spain, there was a circus in Alcudia. We tried to convince Hugo to have a nap in the afternoon so he could go to the circus that evening … not only did he NOT sleep in the afternoon, he fell asleep at dinner time and stayed asleep all the way through dinner. No matter, as the circus was not on that night anyway …)
But this time it DID work. Both children had a long sleep in the afternoon and off we went to Tivoli for dinner and the lights. The weather stayed good YAY and we had fun waiting for the lights to come on. In fact, as we were queued for the Big Wheel, Hugo complained that the lights weren’t on yet and Ta Daaaa! Like magic, the lights came on.
Excitingly, there is also a “Copenhagen Eye” across the road from Tivoli … we hope to go on it when Granny visits next week (YAY!!). I hope the small people are happier than they were on the London Eye.
Posted by Naomi on Jul 29, 2009 in
summer holidays It was every bit as amazing and exciting as we were expecting! We had a super busy, super fun week and I think I’d even agree to go back again one day.
Highlights … the Natural History Museum, especially the frogs and the stars exhibitions; the Zoo in Central Park; the Metropolitan Museum of Art (I loved the Egyptian exhibit the best); Magnolia Bakery cupcakes; the shopping! and so much more …
Posted by Naomi on Jul 20, 2009 in
summer holidays We also spent a week in the UK, catching up with family and taking in a few of the sights, such as the London Eye (he was so excited to be going on it. It’s a shame his excitement didn’t quite last the whole way around).
Posted by Naomi on Jul 20, 2009 in
summer holidays We spent a week in Pollença, Mallorca - basically playing on the beach and by the pool, eating good food and enjoying long days of relaxing.
I’ve made an executive decision that we are going to retire there.
Sophia was thrilled with her “Dora Dance” dress …
Posted by Naomi on Jul 5, 2009 in
doing stuff in Copenhagen Rundetårn is a 17th century building here in Copenhagen which is unique in that rather than stairs, it has a ramp (historically, to allow a horse and cart to carry books to and from the library situated adjacent to and accessed from the tower). It is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
Because Copenhagen is so flat, once you get to the top (about 35 metres above street level) you can see for quite a long way.
Posted by Naomi on Jul 4, 2009 in
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You ran the good race, and you’re home now. We love you, we will miss you.
It’s hard being so far away.
Posted by Naomi on Jul 3, 2009 in
doing stuff in Copenhagen To celebrate our tenth anniversary, last weekend we ate at Noma, a two Michelin starred restaurant here in Copenhagen. This is definitely my new benchmark. The food was exceptional in presentation and taste, and it was probably the most creative meal I’ve ever had. It was a meal that made me wish I was a foodie blogger, and was brave enough to take photos of each dish.
With the beautiful late sunset and moon rise over the harbour, it was a perfect celebration for a decade of marriage. (My only regret being that I chose not to have the matched wines, all of which were champagne …)
