Denmark in pictures so far...

I went to see a contemporary art exhibit today. It was pretty cool with some neat photography and videos. And also a little strange...like this tree with lights and spooky music playing :s

And these signs (which I didn't realize were a part of the exhibit...but actually are)!

There is a HUGE graveyard right near where my cousin lives. It is a really neat place. It is like being in the middle of the woods in the city. And has a really cool peaceful feeling. There are always people running, walking or biking through so it has a lot of life and activity which is super cool in a graveyard. I spent a lot of time running through it last year. These are some pictures from the graveyard. I didn't take pictures of the actual graves because I'm sure there is some sort of bad luck that would come with that :S But I took pictures of the amazing nature!! There are ponds and everything!!!

Aww sleeping ducks!
This is the chapel!
Isn't it beautiful?

This is along the harbour front! Adam has climbed up that church spire with his brother.
This is just a neat museum-y thing with statues!

This picture above to the right is one of the Queen's castles. Her main one I believe!

Isn't she beautiful? She has to sit there for 300 years before she can join the human world!
mmmm I scream for ice cream!
The swan is Denmark's national animal! They are vicious!
Behind me are army barracks - not used anymore I think!

These are pictures from my Denmark adventures so far!!!

Denmark!!

I am now about half-way through my visit in Denmark before heading down to Spain! So far I've been having a great time visiting family and friends!!

Yesterday I got to play tourist and walk up and down the main pedestrian street downtown. That street is ALWAYS filled with people. I also took a quick little visit to the Little Mermaid. I'm pretty sure I can't come to Denmark without visiting her!! Needless to say my feet are SORE today from walking all around...

This is such a pretty country with old buildings, hidden gardens, cobble stone roads!! Very cozy!

I don't have big plans for the rest of my stay here. I am going to stay with my aunt and uncle for a few days and then have a cousin outing with all my cousins!!!

Really this stop is more of a relaxing holiday before the craziness begins in Spain!!

I haven't taken many pictures yet but I will post them when I get a few more...

This is a quick post for those of you who are following along (so you don't get bored and stop checking :) hehe)

The Journey begins...

The journey has begun! I think it may be officially day 2 actually...if you count the entire day that I spent in my layover in Schipol Airport, Holland. I arrived at 7:40 in the morning and was supposed to fly out at 8:50 (we actually flew out at about 9:30, which isn't too bad of a delay but when you have been waiting already for hours and hours...UGH).´

Getting off the plane I slowly sauntered to the customs and sauntered to baggage claim (trying to kill minutes) and then, although I was in no hurry to get my bags, stood and waited for 30 minutes, getting increasingly anxious about my bag. Luckily it finally came - the second last bag on the belt!!! Phew - close one!

Speaking of the luggage belt - there was an amazing suitcase that kept circling by that was bright red with a big long crocodile tail sticking out of one side. It even looked like it was moving a little. On the top of the bag there was a big sticker that said ''ANYTHING TO DECLARE? Go to such and such place..'' It was quite clever!

I decided that waiting in one place for over 12 hours would be mildly torturous so I instead stuck my bags in a day locker and hoped on a train to Amsterdam central station. That at least broke the day up a bit with some time outside in the fresh air. I watched buskers, had lunch, and sat in a big square reading my book and people watching. One of the people I watched was actually a little person - a boy about 5 years. He looked like a sweetheart running amongst all the pigeons and laughing with delight, and then his evil twin took over and began trying to kick the pigeons like footballs. Thank godness the pigeons in Amsterdam can recognize a leg being wound up in anticipation of a kick and every one of them managed to jump away and avoid his little feet!! People are so interesting :)

This man was amazing!!! He was sort of drumming bit it was more like strumming this instrument. It looked a bit like an upside down wok! Very very cool!

Back at the airport in the afternoon I got increasingly frustrated with waiting and having nothing constructive to do. I did get up and walk around to look for an afternoon snack. I found a place that sold fries. Just fries - smothered in mayo. Gotta say, I never knew the Dutch were really in to french fries! Nice to know...

Now I am actually in Denmark. The first official stop of my trip! I have a very comfy mattress on my cousins floor and a great big sink to wash my hair in (for those who don't know, my cousin has no shower in his apartment).

Tomorrow starts the errand running and the planning so that I make sure I see everyone before I am off again next week!!

It all still feels surreal - I'm not looking forward to when it kicks in :S

A bike's happy place!

Angel getting dressed!