We bought tickets about and hour ago to visit HOME!! :o)
Michael will have to be in Dallas for work for about a week and a half and I'm tagging along. From Dallas we will spend some time in Lubbock, El Paso and Austin. We don't have dates for each city yet, but we will be in Texas from February 28th - March 19th. When we get back to Denmark we will spend about a week and Michael will head to Tokyo for a few days for work and I'll stay put.
Now here is the crazy part. We leave tomorrow for a week in Rome, Tuscany and Pescia and come home where we will have an evening and one full day before leaving again. YIKES!
Not sure if I'll be blogging from Italy yet or not, but check in to see :o)
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, October 01, 2007
Trains and Farms
Michael made it home safe and sound and recovered very quickly from his trip. It appeared he wasn't gone long enough to get use to Japan time.
I had a fun journey to the airport to get him. There are a few commuter rails here. The Regional trains, the S-tog and the metro. The metro opened up while we were living here the first time, so it is still new. Friday, a few new stations on one of the Metro lines were opening with the final destination being the airport. I thought I would take it for a change from taking the Regional Train. I got off at Nørreport station where I needed to run to a store for something and change from the S-tog to the metro line. When I got down into the track area I got a free ticket to ride half of the lines all day long and a cup of coffee given to me by people dressed in airport clothes, advertising the new line to the airport. I got as far as the end of the line before the new stations opened. So, I got off, and then had to wait a bit (about 40 minutes)for the metro train to come. I did not realize it at first, but I quickly figured out I was going to be on the very first public passenger car on this line to the airport ever! I just figured the line opened in the morning, I didn't realize it wasn't going to open till, right then! So, I was lucky enough to get on on of the cars and it was a lot of fun. While the train was above ground the streets were lined with people taking pictures of the metro passing, there were cameras flashing and people waving. I could see in many buildings lots of people were looking out their windows waving as well. Needless to say, the car I was in was jammed packed crowded! When we reached the airport, there was a band playing and lots of food and champagne. The crown prince had opened the line just moments earlier. If I hadn't have already seen him, I would have been bummed that I missed him, but since I already crossed off "see the royal family" from my list, it was no big deal! Oh, and I got a free key chain too!
Waffle and Pancake breakfast was fun, and after Daniel and Jason left we went for a big long walk. The weather was lovely. It was overcast, but not rainy. It was cool, but not cold and the air was fresh. We wondered through the local Lyngby flea market that happens every Sunday and headed into the forest. We stopped for a bit in Brede Park.
We sat and rested here for a bit
An old factory
We then wondered back and hopped into Frilandsmuseet (Open air Museum). It is a pretty interesting museum. It sits on 86 acres and contains a bunch of old houses from around Denmark, Southern Sweden, and even Northern Germany from as early as 1650. Most of the houses are farms, cottages, and mills. I had been back in 2002, but Michael had not. It is not very far from us and I had been telling Michael we needed to go. When we walked though the entrance and back outside and his eyes saw some sheep grazing, I saw a smile pop on his face. The farmer in him will for the rest of his life, light up when something reminds him of his farming life. It's cute.
Then, when we saw a bunch of old farm houses, he got a little more interested, but when we stumbled upon the blacksmith area, and walked away after spending a little time there, he said, ok, that made this whole thing worth it...and even suggested coming back sometime and spending more time there. He insists the things I see that I know he will love are crazy, but he really does always enjoy then. Silly man. ;)
Michael watching wood get cut in half
If you look you can see Michael sitting on a bench
Michael
Holy cow, that was long. I probably should have made that two separate posts. Oh well, too late now! if you made it to the end...CONGRATS! and thanks :)
I had a fun journey to the airport to get him. There are a few commuter rails here. The Regional trains, the S-tog and the metro. The metro opened up while we were living here the first time, so it is still new. Friday, a few new stations on one of the Metro lines were opening with the final destination being the airport. I thought I would take it for a change from taking the Regional Train. I got off at Nørreport station where I needed to run to a store for something and change from the S-tog to the metro line. When I got down into the track area I got a free ticket to ride half of the lines all day long and a cup of coffee given to me by people dressed in airport clothes, advertising the new line to the airport. I got as far as the end of the line before the new stations opened. So, I got off, and then had to wait a bit (about 40 minutes)for the metro train to come. I did not realize it at first, but I quickly figured out I was going to be on the very first public passenger car on this line to the airport ever! I just figured the line opened in the morning, I didn't realize it wasn't going to open till, right then! So, I was lucky enough to get on on of the cars and it was a lot of fun. While the train was above ground the streets were lined with people taking pictures of the metro passing, there were cameras flashing and people waving. I could see in many buildings lots of people were looking out their windows waving as well. Needless to say, the car I was in was jammed packed crowded! When we reached the airport, there was a band playing and lots of food and champagne. The crown prince had opened the line just moments earlier. If I hadn't have already seen him, I would have been bummed that I missed him, but since I already crossed off "see the royal family" from my list, it was no big deal! Oh, and I got a free key chain too!
A couple and their dog watching the new Metro pass by.
They took some pictures and waved as we drove off. It was the only picture I had enough wiggle room to actually take in the Metro car.
They took some pictures and waved as we drove off. It was the only picture I had enough wiggle room to actually take in the Metro car.
Waffle and Pancake breakfast was fun, and after Daniel and Jason left we went for a big long walk. The weather was lovely. It was overcast, but not rainy. It was cool, but not cold and the air was fresh. We wondered through the local Lyngby flea market that happens every Sunday and headed into the forest. We stopped for a bit in Brede Park.
Michael walking in the forest
We sat and rested here for a bit
An old factory
We then wondered back and hopped into Frilandsmuseet (Open air Museum). It is a pretty interesting museum. It sits on 86 acres and contains a bunch of old houses from around Denmark, Southern Sweden, and even Northern Germany from as early as 1650. Most of the houses are farms, cottages, and mills. I had been back in 2002, but Michael had not. It is not very far from us and I had been telling Michael we needed to go. When we walked though the entrance and back outside and his eyes saw some sheep grazing, I saw a smile pop on his face. The farmer in him will for the rest of his life, light up when something reminds him of his farming life. It's cute.Sheep
Then, when we saw a bunch of old farm houses, he got a little more interested, but when we stumbled upon the blacksmith area, and walked away after spending a little time there, he said, ok, that made this whole thing worth it...and even suggested coming back sometime and spending more time there. He insists the things I see that I know he will love are crazy, but he really does always enjoy then. Silly man. ;)
This is an old farm house from Germany. All of the buildings you can go into. This was one of the few we actually went inside.
This was the basement. It was so tiny, and made Michael look like a giant!
Cute truck
Cute truck
Michael watching wood get cut in half
If you look you can see Michael sitting on a bench
Michael
Oh and we saw pigs too!
Holy cow, that was long. I probably should have made that two separate posts. Oh well, too late now! if you made it to the end...CONGRATS! and thanks :)
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Nichole the Sloth
Michael is just a few short hours form landing back in Denmark. I think he is going to be quite the sleepy bear when he stumbles out from getting his luggage. This is the first time I will actually go to the airport to "pick him up". It sounds sweet, but I have a hidden agenda. STARBUCKS! The only Starbucks in Denmark is located in the airport right in the entrance hall and just opened right before our trip to Istanbul. We haven't taken advantage of it yet, because we would rather just go through security and get our free drinks in the lounge. Can you blame us? But today, I'm going to go get my steamy cup of coffee and sit and wait for "Hubsters" to come on out. He had asked me to get him something too so when he gets to me, he will have some coffee to waken his sleepy eyes.
The 3 days he was gone went fast. I honestly didn't do much, but it was great. I hit the gym in the morning rather then the evenings which was a nice change, then spent the rest of the days doing a little important stuff, but for the most part turned into a sloth.
Wednesday my friend Sarah came over for dinner. We ate, chatted, drank tea and had a nice time.
Yesterday, I marched myself over to IKEA to get some "Halloween Supplies". We are hosting a Halloween party for some TI'ers and their families, but I needed a few more things. Now, unfortunately, I have to wait a month-ish till its Halloween time. *sigh*
I think our weekend will consist of Michael recuperating from his whirlwind trip to Japan. Then Sunday we are having the two new students (Daniel and Jason) over for a pancake/waffle breakfast. I don't I have had a pancake OR waffle in over a year, so I think my waffle iron will be happy to get to cook again.
The 3 days he was gone went fast. I honestly didn't do much, but it was great. I hit the gym in the morning rather then the evenings which was a nice change, then spent the rest of the days doing a little important stuff, but for the most part turned into a sloth.
Wednesday my friend Sarah came over for dinner. We ate, chatted, drank tea and had a nice time.
Yesterday, I marched myself over to IKEA to get some "Halloween Supplies". We are hosting a Halloween party for some TI'ers and their families, but I needed a few more things. Now, unfortunately, I have to wait a month-ish till its Halloween time. *sigh*
I think our weekend will consist of Michael recuperating from his whirlwind trip to Japan. Then Sunday we are having the two new students (Daniel and Jason) over for a pancake/waffle breakfast. I don't I have had a pancake OR waffle in over a year, so I think my waffle iron will be happy to get to cook again.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Delicious Food
Thank you everyone for your happy birthday's both on and off my blog! I had a great birthday! My wonderful fantastic hubby decided this year to wait on me hand and foot! I had no complaints about that. He made me a delightful birthday dinner of baked gold potato's, a very green salad and a juicy mouthwatering steak. It was, by far the best steak he had ever made. He had recently read an article about making a cheaper steak taste like a pricey steak. We were both pretty shocked as they turned out tasting like something you would get at a really good steak restaurant!
Michael Getting Dinner Ready
Our Yummy Food, Wine and Port
YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!
Me at 28!
edited to add: I am putting a piece of goats cheese on a cracker!
edited to add: I am putting a piece of goats cheese on a cracker!
Michael is in the air right now probably somewhere over my wonderful and beautiful Russia on his way to Japan. He was very much not looking forward to this quick trip as he senses he will be nothing but tired, tired and more tired for the 3 days he is on the ground before he heads back up here...to be jet lagged some more. Poor guy! :) Now, I am left with the task of finishing the rest of that cake.... and I am up for the challenge!
Monday, September 10, 2007
To År (Two Years)
It is official! We have spent two years of our lives in Denmark!! Two whole years....what a hell of an experience. I sometimes get sad (and I told this to Mary, Jason and Myra while they were here) when I watch our guests faces of excitement and interest of things we are showing them, because I miss that things here are no longer "new" to me. I miss falling in love with the differences that Denmark has shown us and given us. That all being said, I wouldn't trade where my heart is now for the world. How incredibly lucky are we both, that in a mere 2 years Denmark has become such a comfortable and familiar place. While I gripe that I am sad that I don't get that "new" feeling anymore, I LOVE LOVE LOVE that we have embedded ourselves in a culture as far as we have. And you know what the best part of it is? That Michael and I have gotten the opportunity do it together. Not only live abroad together, but learn the culture together, make new friends together, travel the country together, and even learn the language together. We certainly don't take any of it for granted. Though, I could do without the high taxes and the lack of sun in the winter!! ;o)Things are getting back to normal here, well at least for a bit. Michael is heading back to Japan the day after my birthday. Only for a short 3 days. We had tossed around the idea of me meeting him there, but in the end decided to send him for a short trip, rather then stretch it out. After all, Tokyo is soooo 2006! Been there Done that. Kidding Kidding. One of these trips I'm sure I'll make it back with him.
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