Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Roommates have a Wine and Cheese Party
Last week we all pitched in to have a classy party together. Daniel and Sofie got fondue and 7 other cheeses to try. Roald even dressed up!

Sofie is usually always this happy.
Mom and Dad, we need Sofie to come visit us.
Daniel being goofy and trying to get Sofie to finish off the fondue.
Some nights we all get together like this, Mike pulls out his guitar and we sing old songs. Such good times.
Thiago Arrives in Copenhagen!
My friend Thiago visited me a couple days ago! He is the cousin of my friend Flora who lived with my family for ten months. Thiago and I met when I visited Flora's family in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is now working as a veterinarian in northern England. (I posted pictures previously of when I visited him) We went to Christiania, Tivoli, and the Royal Palace. Unfortunately it started snowing hard on his second day, so we couldn't do as much as we would have liked. To warm up we joined some Australians at a bar for drinks. I'm finding that this is what the Danes do a lot to get through the cold winter months!
Us in Tivoli, which is an amusement park that goes crazy on decorations for Christmas! They have rides, Christmas mulled wine, and tons of booths to buy ornaments.

At the bar we started to do puzzles, specifically mind bogglers and here Thiago is explaining the rules to one.

The Australians (all engineers) figuring out the puzzle.
From left to right; me, Ron and Milly (Perth, Australia), Jessica (north carolina), Devon (Alaska), then Pip, Matt and Mark also from Perth.
Thiago's second day in Copenhagen we went to Kongens Nytorv and looked at these photos from all over the world. Had to find the one taken from Recife, Brazil. : )
Me in Kongens freezing my butt off right as it really started to snow.
At the bar we started to do puzzles, specifically mind bogglers and here Thiago is explaining the rules to one.
The Australians (all engineers) figuring out the puzzle.
Hopenhagen-Global Climate Change Conference
Some of you may know about the climate change conference going on right now. Hilary Clinton came today to speak and Obama arrives tomorrow. The pictures here are what was set up in the main square, Radhuspladsen to raise awareness about the environment.


There are bikes located around the big Christmas tree that you can ride. When you start pedaling you generate energy to keep the tree lit. This was my attempt.

The large globe was in the center and it listed facts about energy consumption on it. The picture above it is somewhat blurry but it shows large green glass rooms that you could enter and read about different energy saving options, etc.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Traditional Danish Party / Julie's Birthday
Last Saturday was my good friend Julie's birthday party. I went over early to help her set up and we cleaned and set the table. Of course, all the Danes arrived promptly at 6:30 and dinner was served an hour later. I thought since we were keeping to such a rigid schedule that most guests would leave by midnight, but most of us happily stayed until 3 in the morning! Happy Birthday Julie!!

Frederiksberg Park
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sinterklaas has arrived!!
Ice Skating in Frederiksberg
Beginner
Pro
Thanks Nico!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Thanksgiving In Copenhagen
For Thanksgiving I went to a party with a group of exchange students in the northern part of Norrebro. We had a diverse bunch, some were Canadian and thought Turkey Day was a month earlier, some were from Denmark and hadn't eaten turkey before, and then there were the Americans who wanted to do something that reminded them of home. Since none of us had prepared the full dinner before, we each cooked a dish and the turkey was a collaborative effort. : ) I was excited because we even got to watch American football! (Unfortunately not SC but I was still grateful)
Our turkey, we finally got to eat it at 10pm.
Some of us glued to the game
The group! Yay we did it!
One more exam left and then I will be able to post more frequently!
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