things we did with Granny

We were so excited to have Granny visiting from Australia this month. It has been a long year so far, with lots of new and different things so it was really nice to have someone familiar from home visit us in our temporary new home.

One of the good things was seeing more of Copenhagen, and going to places we hadn’t been before. We went out to Roskilde to the viking ship museum (about an hour all up on public transport, west of Copenhagen). They have many different workshops and displays of viking ships, blacksmith, wood carving and jewelry workshops, the kids could even make themselves a viking shield. Hugo painted a fearsome looking viking pattern on his. Sophie painted our family, awwww - a sentimental viking. Although, as soon as she had a (wooden) sword in her hand, she was terrifying in the extreme, and Hugo and I had to run away from her in fear of our lives (or at least, our kneecaps).

It is also possible to take a ride on a replica viking ship out on the water, which we chose not to do (I did not fancy taking a dip in the lake after Sophie, whose attitude to any kind of transport is “LET ME OFF!”). A good decision as it happens, because while the boat was out on the water, there was a sudden torrential downpour (on an otherwise sunny day).

The children also dressed in viking clothes and played on replica ships.

We visited Rosenborg Slot (castle), somewhere we hadn’t been before, even though it’s just a 10-15 minute walk from our house. It’s one of those places so filled with history that, coming from a relatively young country, I was amazed and awed by the centuries of culture and treasures that filled the whole castle.

We also went out to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, where they are having a “green architecture” exhibition in addition to their usual collection. The kids loved creating masterpieces in the Children’s Wing while Granny had a look around at the artwork.

Most of all, we just enjoyed spending time with Granny. We have missed our family and friends so much this year. We’re seeing and experiencing so much, but it is nice to know that we will soon be back with all the people we love!