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January 19, 2016

Wandering

Yesterday was my first opportunity to wander around the city center and try to distinguish various streets and avenues from their adjacent ones. While I had lots of fun with such exploring, my feet were definitely sore and blister-y by the evening.

With so much exploring it feels like I should know my way around by now but unfortunately that is not the case. Luckily, the wind and snow does not defer me from such crazy strolls.

random street corner from one of my paths

Observations of the day:

Many Danes speak both Danish and English, yet their books are mainly in Danish. Household items on the other hand; trays, glassware, artwork displays all vary but are mainly in English.

January 17, 2016

sleeping and eating

airport meet up with host fam; Hans-Erik on the left of me, Jette on the right of me

I have been in Denmark for a day and a half, and I am finally starting to feel at home. That may be because I have only been at home, mainly catching up on sleep for the majority of these days. My host “parents” are very sweet and welcoming. I have quickly learned that Danes, or the handful of Danes I have met so far, have the same sense of humor as my own family back in Minnesota. There has been a great amount of laughter and quite a bit of teasing. My host parents, Jette and Hans-Erik have hosted about 3 or 4 students before me and seem to have the system down quite well. We had dinner with our neighbor George last night and I learned a ton about celebratory meals. It seems that here a celebration or welcoming means a variety of alcohols and a whole slew of tasty dishes.

Three new words:

Skål! (Sk-oh-l) = Cheers!

Gulerod= Carrot

et glas vin = a glass of wine

January 8, 2016

Farvel Minnesota!

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In just a week I will be off to spend a semester abroad in Copenhagen. I am jittery and a tad bit nervous for this voyage, but mostly enthusiastic at what could amount from this experience. I feel as though I have been planning this adventure for years, so I have a huge list of things I want to see and accomplish! (However, if you have any recommendations, please send them my way!) I will miss my friends and family dearly, but I cannot wait for new friendships to be made and adventures to be taken. Follow along as I try to check off a variety of places and things off my “must-see” list via this blog as well as my instagram account, @bailey_sd ! Farvel Minnesota!