Copenhagen

I go home in 8 days. That is so surreal.



Last weekend we went to Copenhagen, Denmark. That city is very, very awesome. And very, very expensive.

We went to this crazy outdoor amusement park called Tivoli and rode all the rides and ate churros and froze our butts off and drank this stuff called "Glog" (but the "o" has a slash through it...) and it's like mulled wine, very delicious.

A few of us checked out the Danish Design Center, which I found really cool. They had some crazy stuff, like a pair of shoes for a father and daughter to wear at the same time. They were like two pairs of slippers sewn together. One was large and faced one way (for Dad) and the other pair was tiny and sewn on top of the toe facing the opposite way (for Daughter). It reminded me of when fathers and daughters would dance together at weddings and bar-mitzvahs and the daughter would stand on his toes. Cute.

There was also a sitar that was made to be played like a guitar, strap and all. I want one.


One of the highlights was the Absolut Icebar. There are apparently only four or five in the world. But basically, they give you a big space parka and gloves and the whole place is made of ice. The bar, the chairs, the tables, the glasses. You stay there for about 45 minutes before it becomes way too uncomfortable. But it was a weird, fun experience. We expected it to be ultra hip, but there was a lot of families there. And no one (except us) danced. They sort of sat around shivering, sipping their delicious beverages. We knew how to get the party started, though. Including an amazing conga line which the bartender attached himself to, before getting us free drinks. (I think he gets lonely easily. He didn't want us to leave.)


But perhaps hands down the best part about Copenhagen was the bike trip we took. A few of us rented bicycles (it's a really bike-friendly city) and rode around for about 6 hours. It was freezing, but it was an awesome way to see the city. And so much fun. I was very sore the next day. And also I caught the flu. But it was worth it.


All in all, one of the better weekend excursions I've had, I think. Really. An awesome city.