Adventures and "Maximum Swag"

Since the last post here many adventures have been had. I have been spending time exploring Copenhagen with a group of other exchange students that have become fast friends. We took a trip up the Church of Our Saviour (not recommended for those with a fear of heights), took a harbour tour of some of the city, ate Copenhagen Street Food, and had our own unique bonding experience with an eccentric man that was presumably from Christiania. The next day we went up the Round Tower of King Christian IV, ate lunch in King's Garden, and explored the contemporary art museum. All quite pleasant experiences and good practice using the trains. The next day I spent in Roskilde with my counselor. We went to the international market, watched some live music, and took a look at the Viking ships in the harbour. We had dinner as well and then I went home quite satisfied. I took a nice bike ride the following day with one of my host sisters and then it was today. I was quite busy. I rode my bike all on my own on the 20 minute route from my home to Virum Gymnasium for an exchange student orientation with some from the group I had explored Copenhagen with. After that I visited my friend I went to Bakken with on Wednesday to have some tea, talk about exchange, give her pins, and wish her good luck on her own upcoming adventure. A bit sad but definitely a good time. Finally today I attended a Rotary district meeting and I was able to meet a few more exchange students that I will be seeing more of as the year progresses. We talked about boring rules and asked questions of some of the exchange students that have been in Denmark for a while. Tiring yet productive and ultimately necessary. On deck for tomorrow is going back to Roskilde to see more Viking ships with the group I was in Copenhagen with and then the day after is my first day of school. I will post again on Wednesday with my first impressions of Danish gymnasium! Pictured here is me trying on some tasteful accessories outside the Round Tower. The caption it was posted with by my friend reads "Maximum swag." Full credit to photographer.