YAY SUPER BOWL!!! I'm a little late, but thats what I did Sunday (as did most of you)! Here the game played from 1230am to 5am....plus some because of the blackout thing. I worked the event at Studenterhuset with a group of other volunteers, so I got to help decorate the bar and help with the actual game. We made about 500 jello shots and had a multitude of "American" drinking games. The point was to show Danes how Americans do the Super Bowl and I think we did a pretty good job. Well, everyone else did a great job. If you guys know me well enough (which you all do) you will know that sports is not really my forte. However, it was still really fun and I got to help Danish people watch the game the american way. AND they taught me how to bartend! And by that I mean they said, "This is the beer and this is the hard liquor. You'll figure it out as you go."
Superbowl food of Denmark: Danish hot dogs, peanuts, small pretzel chips, cheese nacho chips (like doritos), normal nacho chips, salsa, pop corn, Jello shots, Beer.
One of the volunteers got completely into the spirit (and the jello shots) and stood on a chair for a good portion of the night yelling at 49ers fans. Also, when the half time show started, he ran across the stage where the game was being projected yelling, "BEEEEYONCEEEEEEE!!!!!!"(I don't think you guys want to know what happened when B started singing Bootylicious).
Monday I explored the city a little with some other students. Too bad everything is closed on Monday's here. Classic id face moment. However we did stumble upon a beautiful catholic church in downtown Copenhagen. It's name is Frederik's Church, but is also called The Marble Church (or Marmorkirken in Danish).
Here is the history in English (gotta love wikipedia): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik's_Church
And here is the Danish site (which you won't be able to read but has amazing photos of the inside):
http://www.marmorkirken.dk
Today I went on a trip to Sweden with my core course class! We went to a medieval city called Lund and saw it's famous cathedral church which is more than 900 years old. Naturally, I forgot my camera. Classic. If you google image search Lund though you will get an idea of what I saw: cobblestone streets, beautiful cafe's, a giant old church, lots of moss, medieval buildings with grass roofs, etc. Lund is also home to Lund University, one of Scandinavia's most important universities. The whole city was beautiful and charming and wonderful. WHY DID I FORGET MY CAMERA. Gah so mad. Also, Mrs. Bode. Tell me if this is a real thing: I'm starting to find that scandinavians really really like almonds in their desserts. Is this true or am I just inventing things?
Cultural note of the day: Here it is acceptable to leave your baby outside of a cafe while eating lunch or getting coffee with a friend. Yes, even in the middle of winter (if properly bundled). I guess they like the fresh air? Because who would want to steal a baby right? < the logic of one of my teachers.
^Sorry if I already told you that, but I actually saw it happen today so I thought I would bring it up again!
Ok that's it for today I think...everything is starting to blend together haha. Also, thursday I leave for a three day trip to central Denmark and northern Germany so i'll have more then!! Love you all! Have a good day!
Becca boo boo boo boo boo
Ah Rebecca - that is a yes to the almonds! Not sure why - will have to ask my mother to see if my grandfather ever told her! Hope you get to Arhuis - it is supposed to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs. Bode!!! Theres tons of marzipan here too so I was hoping you would say yes :)
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