Árni works for a German company with headquarters in Denmark, so he often takes trips to Denmark. This past summer he was sent to DK for an extended time so naturally he invited me along to keep him company =) Also, because it was an extended trip we got to explore on the weekends and every afternoon we were able to meet up for some supper and generally walk around and enjoy ourselves. During the day while Árni had to work I would jump on a train or bus with my map and set out to fulfill my wanderlust. It´s so funny how being married to a European has changed my life so much. I have been exposed to more of the world than I ever would have imagined, and I am far braver than I ever felt I could be. I don´t even think twice about exploring a new city in a foreign country, where I don´t speak the language, by myself. I can hop on and off trains and subways like I was born doing it! Imagine me, a small town country girl, out exploring this beautiful earth in big foreign cities, if I can do anyone can! We spent 2 weeks in Denmark in various cities. It was really marvelous experiencing multiple parts of Denmark. Some of the cities included Billund, Aarhus, Vejle and Copenhagen. Now what you are all here for, the pictures!
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| First day in Denmark, arriving from Iceland. |
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| Map of Scandinavia, the only place I haven't been is Norway! |
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| Copenhagen |
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| The summer weather in Denmark was outstanding. |
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| Nyhavn pronounced Nee-hown is one of the most famous Danish destinations described as "17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district" |
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| One of the Royal palaces, Denmark still has a monarchy |
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| Den lille havfrue, or The Little Mermaid, is a statue commissioned in 1909 based of Hans Christian Andersen, novel. |
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| One of the many windmills in Denmark |
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| Nyhavn |
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| I spent one afternoon in the royal gardens lounging in the soft grass, reading a book and people watching, it was delish! |
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| This bridge was extremely narrow, although the picture does not quite portray that. |
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| Pickled fish and a Tuborg, how lovely it was to dine solo outside. The atmosphere encourages a slow relaxed pace and not one waiter will rush you away. |
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| Cathedral in Aarhus |
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| Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark |
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| The Old Town, how Denmark used to look |
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| I celebrated my birthday while in Denmark, and Arni brought this feast home! |
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| One of the best things about Denmark were the beaches, It had been quite some time since I had seen a beach, and to dig my toes in the warm sand was delightful! |
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| A stunning sight |
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| The beaches in DK are also famous for being topless. |
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| A trip to Legoland in Billund. |
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| Some interesting architecture in Vejle |
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| I stopped to smell the poppies on a morning jog. |
Nice too see....lovely pictures..say hi to Arni..Helena og Bjössi
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