Nevertheless, I have had some fun. Last Sunday I went on a canal tour of Copenhagen. They took about 50 of us on a big flat boat around the edges of the city. We saw many sights that we had seen before, but from an entirely different perspective. It was quite a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend the day.
This is just a picture of me in Ribe a few weeks ago... I liked the boat.
Yesterday, I had a really awesome experience that allowed me to learn more about traditional Danish lifestyle. DIS has a program that matched students who are not living with a family up with a "Visiting Family" that they can meet periodically during their trip. The family I was meant to be with backed out last week, but fortunately I was able to join my friend Erin to visit hers. They are a family of four living about an hour north of Copenhagen. Their names are Flemming (father), Karin (mother), Mette (daughter, 19) and Katharine (daughter, 14). They also have 3 dogs and 7 birds living in their house!!! After Flemming picked us up and brought us to his house he cooked the family (and us) dinner. We ate pork and potatoes with a funny creamy sauce that I was not especially fond of. They were all very nice and spoke English extremely well. Erin and I spent the night there since we live so far away. I will see them next on Friday when Erin and I will go to their house for dinner and then come into the city for fun with the family on Saturday... I can't wait!
This weekend I will travel to Sweden for a few days on a short adventure trip. I hope to come back with some great stories and beautiful pictures!
4 comments:
That sounds fun buttttttt
WHAT ABOUT AMSTERDAM?!?!?!
Wow Kel! Sweden now? That's awesome. We are so excited that you are taking advantage of all of these opportunities, and getting your school work done too :) How IS your school work? Is it challenging? How does it compare to your classes back here? OH ..... and one other thing....I'm extremely excited to see you in a few weeks!!! xoxo
Heyy Kelly! I can't beleave you're going to Sweden! How long? My Mom can't wait to see you. She's so thrilled! I'm soo happy for her. Did you like the family? How about the beds; how were the beds? Were they cozy? Were they like the beds at home? What are some of the names of your new friends?
Lots of love,
Rach
Dear Rooster,
I have tried to be the dad who hides the fact that he misses his daughter but the truth is that....I do. The picture of you...smiling...in front of the boat makes me smile too because I really do want world peace, I mean I really do want to see you happy, exploring, making friends and memories. The idea of your mom and aunt spending time with you, hopping across Europe is outstanding. All 3 of you really deserve this chance to play together. I am checking into the possibility that you all can visit the Oden in Sweden and see "my" ship before I do.
I love you, now go have more fun,
Dad
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