The Little Mermaid
5 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Just Dinging Around Copenhagen
5 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Bike Culture
5 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
We had read about bikes in Copenhagen, but it's really true. So many bikers of all ages, weights, dressed in so many types of clothes - even skirted business suits.
They just leave the bikesLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreAccording to Wikipedia almost as many people commute by bicycle in greater Copenhagen as do those cycle to work in the entire United States.
Lejre - Stone Age
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We managed to squeeze in a quick visit to the Stone Age village. We then had to book it back for the bus - maybe someday we'll be back to see the rest of the Land of Legends!
Viking Ship Museum
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
This museum has five Viking ships that were raised from the bottom of the fjord outside of Roksilde. They were scuttled on purpose to create a barrier so ships trying to pass through could pay a fee.Leggi altro
Sagnlandet Lejre (Land of Legends)
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We had the best time here. It's a bit like Colonial Williamsburg, but with Vikings. They have sections for the Stone Age, Viking Age, and Middle Ages.
We didn't even get to everything and wish we'dLeggi altro
The Great Hall (Beowulf)
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
So they think that Hrothgar's mead hall as mentioned in Beowulf was in Lejre. This recreation was built over more than two decades using authentic materials and methods.
We had a blast playing withLeggi altro
Lejre - Archaeology, Textiles, Pottery
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Lejre - Stilts
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This is way harder than it looks. I was not allowed to try, haha
Lejre - Tug of War
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This Explains So Much
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Lejre - Spear Throwing
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Well...they better hope we aren't attacked...
Lejre - Making Biscuits in Fire Valley
6 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
So we discovered that Willow has a hidden talent. Stone-age grain grinding. The attendants were impressed. Anya was bitter. I gave mine to her.
The end result wasn't exactly tasty but was quiteLeggi altro
Kronborg Castle (Hamlet's Castle)
7 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
This is the castle 🏰 Shakespeare used as the setting for Hamlet. They had really great reenactors here.
It's located in Helsignor, which English speakers say as Elsinore.
Also, you really can seeLeggi altro
Kronborg - Sword Fighting, Dungeons
7 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
The girls got to do a little sword fighting. In the dungeons, Holger the Dane awaits to be reawakened if Denmark needs him. Once again, Willow's creativity came out in the darkness.
The Danes wouldLeggi altro
Castle
7 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Photos from the castle that inspired the making of Hamlet! - Willow
Amalienborg
7 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We did a murder mystery that took us all around the royal palace. We guessed the wrong suspect as the murderer, but had a lot of fun trying to figure it out!
Tivoli
7 luglio 2022, Danimarca ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This older amusement park in the middle of downtown Copenhagen is the most charming one I've ever been to.
Lodging: 2-Zimmer Wonnung in der City
8 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Are you planning your holiday in Cologne and are you looking for cheap and comfortable accommodation in a central location? Very elegantly furnished apartment in Cologne city centre with 2 bedroomsLeggi altro
Cologne (Koln)
8 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Indian food, Nuemarket
Run along the Rhine river
9 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Great weather this morning for a run along the Rhine in Cologne. I started near the Cologne Cathedral and ran past many large river cruise boats. There is a wide path that makes it a great place toLeggi altro
Cologne Cathedral
9 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
This is the big sight to see in Cologne. Christians have been worshipping here since Roman times.
It's the tallest Gothic cathedral with two towers (Cologne loves its records). It was started inLeggi altro
Walking Tour of Cologne
9 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This was a fun tour. Our guide was very sarcastic, which went over well with the girls. Éowyn spent a lot of time collecting sticks.
91% of Cologne was bombed by the Allies in WWII due to itsLeggi altro
Hare Krishna
9 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We came across this on the way to the tram. I've heard of them but never seen an event like this.
Subway Signs
9 luglio 2022, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Willow: For a while I couldn't figure why there was a sign with a wizard holding a staff and carrying fire.
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nice shot
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Sweet Pea ♥️ and that dress is SO cute