Back in Bergen after 3 days in Copenhagen and north Sjelland (Denmark). Thanks to our friends who put us up, or put up with us, whichever way you want to see it!! Shame we took Bergen weather with us. Then again, obviously the weather gods have decided to give Bergen a break for the next few days as today, Sunday, the sun is shining and the day is getting warmer and warmer. We are actually up to 16 degrees on our little balcony and it should improve! The weather forecast for the next few days is definitely positive, yay!!!
Going to Denmark felt a bit like coming home - well we lived there for 12 years or so! No problems with the language - apart from the fact that I have mysteriously developed a Norwegian accent and my brain refused to fall back into Danish words and pronounciation! Must be age related! We rediscovered self-deprecating Danish humour (so close to an english sense of humour), and could have walked for miles and miles as we were so fit after walking up Bergen's mountains every weekend.
Denmark is a very flat and gentle country. The scenery was very green as all the beech trees have sprouted and grass is growing - guess they are about3 weeks ahead of here. The weather is just a tad warmer, and of course there are more deciduous trees and bushes. The light there is so different, but I am not sure why. Maybe it is the lack of dark rock, which seems to absorb the light sometimes. Trevor took some great pictures - here are some. The 2 country ones are from Værl øse and the fish shop is in Dragør, south of Copenhagen
Had a look at some of our old haunts north of Copenhagen. There has been alot of development going on, especially around Tuborg harbour. Amazing architecture, taking inspiration from sails, yachts and ships. There seemed to be quite a positive vibe despite the current financial climate, which has affected the Danes as much as anywhere else in the world. They do not have Norway's 'oil safety net'. Photos are from the new development at Tuborg Harbour.
Off to work now - weatherman promises a warm and dry day! Fingers crossed!
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