Monday, September 22, 2008

The most amazing day ever!

I know, I know. I say that for every activity I do here, every place I visit. But this time, I'm serious... I think.
Last weekend DIS sent our program (medical practice and policy) on a study tour through Jutland, Denmark (look at a map!). We went to Veijle, Arhus, Aalborg, Skagen, and Grennan, and had the most fabulous time. I'll try to let the pictures speak for themselves.

on our way to Arhus- about a four hour bus ride!


Arhus! Our hotel was right along this strip! And during the night they shined different colored lights on the water right outside my window!

The theater where we saw a western-themed beach boys musical! That's right! And you know what, it was amazing!!!!!!!!

My cute little frog pastry I got when we stopped at a bakery. Sorry to say it was pretty disgusting!


Sydney! Ok, maybe not exactly, but at least the museum honoring the Danish architect who designed the Aydney Opera house! born and raised in Aalborg!

the strangest little chairs I have ever seen!


tiny bread plates!


Skol! We had dinner at a microbrewery, ribs and salad and bread, all paid for by DIS!!


this was right outside our hostel the second morning! Gorgeous!


Skagen! Such a beautiful little town!




Taking a pic of myself biking through Skagen and up to Grennan, the northernmost tip of proper Denmark, where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea cross!



Grennan! Perfect day for the beach!



One foot in the Baltic Sea, the other in the North Sea!


Seeing what we can see across the seas. Sounds like a pirate. Arr.


Sailing back to Copenhagen on a cruise ship during the sunset. Couldn't help but think of Titanic.

Anyway, that was my trip at glance. Too bad I can't post a movie of the Beach Boys concert, or take you to the amazing Skagen Art Museum, or guide you through the winding streets of Aalborg. But pictures are the closest I can get to showing you just how amazing this trip actually was. Denmark is a beautiful country, every inch of it. Unexpected beauty all around. I have learned to never underestimate this country.

3 comments:

Becky Moseley said...

I'm taking notes, Han...

Seems like this trip really was a great one. How funky to note that the waves from each sea were moving sideways and kind of crashing into each other. That's so interesting!

Loves, my dear.

Anonymous said...

Awww fun to catch up on your little blog, so PROUD of you!

Jesumi said...

Well, chances are you are no longer blogging by this time but I came across your bog when I was checking out Grenan and Alborg Denmark on the internet. I recently received my grandmother's geneology journal and discovered that her father's family was from Grenan (several generations) and her mother was from Alborg. When I plugged the two towns into google, I came across your blog about your travels there and was delighted to see your pictures and read of how much you enjoyed your visit. I imagine by now you have finished up your schooling at University of California. I am originally from Sacramento but have lived in Hawaii for 40 years. Thanks so much for sharing your travels. It makes me want to visit. Take care. Jerrie