Posted by Naomi on Aug 23, 2009 in
doing stuff in Copenhagen 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!
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 …)
Posted by Naomi on Jun 28, 2009 in
doing stuff in Copenhagen Charlottenlund is about a twenty minute (for me) bike ride from our place. To take advantage of the great summer weather we’ve been having, Hugo requested a trip to the beach so we rode up and spent some time playing on the beach.
Last week, in addition to Whit Monday, we also had a public holiday on Friday for Grundlovsdag (Constitution Day … although every time I saw it written, I thought it was Groundhog Day). It was also Father’s Day AND the last public holiday for the year so we decided to use it wisely and caught an overnight ship to Oslo, to expose our children to a wide range of cultural experiences like Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” (there seem to be several version of this picture, which is fortunate, as it keeps getting stolen); the Vigeland Sculpture Park (see photos here) … and the ball pit on the ship.
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