Pat Petersen

The Best Thing Today — August 6, 2016

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Copenhagen

We spent the whole day with Elizabeth and Kristine, Martin’s cousins (distant and a lot younger!), exploring the alternative culture and “hipster” hangouts (yes, “hipster” is the word they use!) in the Vestebro quarter.  However, the hipsters tend to come out when it is sunny, so our hipster sightings were sketchy.  Kristine’s boyfriend, joined us in the afternoon.  They were so much fun to be with, so smart and articulate, and we engaged in all sorts of conversations about cultures, ideals,social justice, and the clashes caused by change.  We ended up at a fun restaurant called Madklubber.  This has been our favorite day:  We have three delightful friends here!

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The Best Thing Today — August 5, 2016

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Copenhagen

Today we met Merete and John, who are Martin’s distant cousins.  We had coffee and Danish desserts at the architectural center overlooking the harbor.   John teaches at the normal school (ages 7-12) and Merete is a school librarian.  They live in a town about 10 kilometers from Copenhagen.

We had coffee and Danish desserts at the architectural center overlooking the harbor.  While we talked, a huge, heavy raincloud delivered its wet load and sailed on out to sea.  By the time we stepped out, the sky was clear!

Martin & Pat See the rain in the distance?
Martin & Pat
See the rain in the distance?

They have invited us to stay at their summer home on the sea.   Such nice people!   You can read about our experiences in this “Danish royal riviera” next week.

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The Best Thing Today — August 4, 2016

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Copenhagen

The boat tour of the Copenhagen harbors and canals was today’s favorite experience.  In Kristianshavn, large white yachts docked in front of 18th century Dutch houses.  Some hosted lounging sun worshipers, sipping wine.  Down the center of the canal, kayakers and standup paddle boarders waved greetings to picnickers on the bank.

Kristianshavn
Kristianshavn

One of the islands, Freetown Kristiania, declares its own laws, and many of its inhabitants live on funky houseboats,  A beautiful new pedestrian and bicycle bridge connects Nyhavn with Kristianshavn.  It’s called the Kissing Bridge because the two sides meet in the middle.  Another bridge is composed of circles, with girding rising up like Christmas trees.  We passed up Noma, a restaurant for several years ranked number one in the world, located in an dingy old warehouse.

Kristianshavn
Kristianshavn
Nyhavn boat tour: view from water to castle.
Nyhavn boat tour: view from water to royal residence.
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