Blogs from Region Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe - page 81

31st December - got to Copenhagen safely after the train and boat journey!.. and again, much to my delight... SNOW!! and Fred to meet us! In the afternoon it was just catching up time with Fred and grabbing the last minute things we needed for our duties of punch making and preparations for our NY's celebrations at her friend Karma's uni dorm. Things that the NY's uni party consisted of.... 8 floors in the university dorm 4 kitchens on each floor a dinner party at almost every kitchen (ours consisted of about 15 people) the roof offered the best spot for sighting fireworks over the whole of Copenhagen the basement offered a party that continued until dawn After sorting out the decorations and punch, while others were sorting the arrangement of furniture and dinner (with the ... read more

Geo: 55.6763, 12.5681They are big into the Xmas markets here, so as my sister in law was here for 5 days we hit the one in Forum which was really good, much better than Tivoli. Also we saw more jazz in jazzhouse with her & she did even more shopping & we brought her to our fave restautant in Christiana called Spiseloppen which has about 6 meat dishes & always one good vege one so everyone is happy. And some good walks all muffled up all over the city.Didn't go to the work Christmas party as feel the language barrier would be an issue when alcohol consumed. Think it was on the work premises where I understand the meal was meat meat & more meat & ends at midnight, so no Leeson St. then ...... read more

Geo: 55.6763, 12.5681Went ot the hairdressers as we were going home for birthday party 25-27 Nov but they haven't a clue how to blow dry curly hair straight so looked like a frizz ball, home was good fun & brought back more clothes & books (know I am going to regret this) also got the hair done properly! Also needed to get marriage cert. so we can get our CPR nos. don't mind that but also having to get a residents permit when you are an EU citizen is a bit much!Apparently you need this CPR no. to breath yet you don't need it to sign a lease on an apt. or to buy monthly travel tickets so I'm dubious itsø all very big brother is watching you, although it defo. entitles one to free GP ... read more

Geo: 55.6763, 12.5681After a month and a day we finally got out of the hotel but at least we had more room in a suite for the last 2 weeks, so we didn't kill each other. Moved into a nice house on 2nd Nov, not unlike our own but brighter, bigger and more wooden on the inside. Actually it is the bottom half of a big house but you can hear the stupid neighbours who sound like elephants upstairs! But apart from that its nice. But rent is a daft price though - 1600eur plus 200eur utilities! Some things are way dearer here like rent as I said (with 2-3 months deposit!) But clothes seem cheaper. Have bought 4 pairs of shoes so far! We went to the New York City Ballet last night which was ... read more

Geo: 55.6763, 12.5681Arrived 21:30 last night no hassle, airport train even less hassle then turn left out of Central Station & voila in Hotel district (also red light district incidently but it all seems grand). Went for a pretty expensive Indian which also seemed the restaurant is an entrance to a night club, very entertaining ....... read more