Northern Adventure

Last weekend, my host family took me on a trip to see the northern part of Denmark. We left about three in the afternoon on Saturday and arrived in Histals about five o clock. Instead of staying in a hotel, my host parents rented a house. While it did smell a little like stale cigarette smoke, it was so hyggeligt and cute. We settled in and then went to a local restaurant. We were probably there for two and a half hours but it was one of the best dinners I have had since getting to Denmark. We were overlooking the ocean where ferries going to Norway were arriving and departing. At one point, I was so confused why there was a building moving. It took me about thirty seconds to realize that the "building" was in fact a boat. I had salmon and flatfish for dinner and creme brulee for dessert. Very, very delicious.

The next morning we went to Nordsøen Oceanarium. Because it was the off season, we weren't able to see the main attractions. While I didn't get to see a fish that could be easily mistaken for a rock, it was still a lot of fun. I touched a stingray and the back of a flatfish before it swam off. There were also blue lobsters and some fish that make me a little scared to swim in the North Sea. After seeing the seals get fed, we headed for Skagen, the northernmost point of Denmark. It was mine, Emilie's and Magnus's first time there and I can tell you no one was disappointed. We went on a stormier day so the waves were fairly large and the sand was laced with snow. It was about a twenty minute walk to the tip but well before we got there, we could see the waves from where the two seas meet. Laying right at the tip was a baby seal (hopefully not hurt but just waiting for its mother). I'm not sure if I was more excited about the seal or seeing the amazing views. It is a Danish tradition that you have to stand with a leg in each sea. I was wearing my rainboots so I did try but unfortunately, the waves were making it impossible to tell where the dividing line was. After taking a few pictures, we were in dire need to escape the cold ocean winds. We stopped for hot chocolate and apple pie on the way home to try and warm up but I don't think my toes actually unthawed until the next morning. Overall, one of the most memorable weekends of my exchange.

The newbies went to introcamp this week so that meant we got to show them around Aarhus. I spent the night at Tori's with a few other girls. Basically we just ate pizza, gossiped, and watched movies until we fell asleep. The next morning as we were walking to ARoS to pick up the newbies, it actually hit me that I am an oldie. It was like deja vu to when I was there during intro camp but this time I was the person waiting outside. We took the newbies to get cheap chinese food and then onto the shopping street. I really want to be a newbie again and never go home.

Next week is Vinterferie so I have an entire week off of school again. I don't have any set plans yet but I have a feeling I will be fairly busy.

Alt for nu! Hej hej.

Blue Lobster

My friend Mr.Seal and I.

Abandoned German bunker from WWII. 

"Free Rooms" graffitied on the side in German.

Approximately the tip