With only three Fridays left in Copenhagen, the pressure is mounting to explore anything and everything. A lot of my conversations have gone like this: what, there’s another Christmas market? Okay let’s do it. Bakery 45 minutes away? Already on my way. In other words, my motivation to fall in love with Copenhagen and call it home is as present as ever. Unfortunately, the light has become so scarce that my polaroids can barely capture my last adventures here, but I’m trying my best! Take a look below for my week of ice cream, spontaneous road trips, and wonderful friends.
I started my Saturday before dawn (although, now that the sun doesn’t rise until after 8 A.M., that isn’t really saying much!) and made my way to the airport to meet Laura, Berit (friends from my core course), and Berit’s friend Annika. We were out the door by 7 A.M. and ready to take on the day with zest and spirit! But please, coffee first. We secured our car (rented for the day from the lovely Europcar) and drove out of the city, bound for Camp Adventure and Møns Klint.
I could break down this day scene-by-scene, but that won’t capture what made this day so special. My “moment” came at some point in the drive between Camp Adventure and Møns Klint— I looked around the car at my friends and at the passing scenes out the window, feeling overwhelmingly content: we’re all here, listening to music, hanging out, sharing the beauty of the Danish countryside. I remember feeling so happy in the car with Berit, Laura, and Annika; it was the kind feeling that makes you pause and appreciate every moment that led up to this one. I’m so lucky to have found people who bring out the best in me; I feel more confident, engaged, inspired, and motivated than ever before.
It was too dark for my polaroid, so I attached some real photographs from the day below!
After a long day of journaling and studying, I gave myself a break to met Sofia and Grace at Ismageriet for ice cream! This place is seriously incredible. I would recommend getting the cheesecake (yes, it’s much better than it sounds!) and nutuella/oreo/vanilla. Even though it’s freezing outside, we always seem find room for ice cream.
We have our last study break this week, and while a lot of my friends took the opportunity to do some last travels, I decided to stay and soak up Copenhagen. Luckily I was in good company! Berit and Emma (both from my Core Course! Are you sensing a theme here?) and I travelled to Hellerød to see Frederiksborg Palace on Thursday morning. Even at the height of “daylight” my polaroid could barely pick up the silhouette of the castle! You’ll just have to take my word for it: it was incredible. Between the three of us, countless gasps and “oh my god this is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen” were exchanged. After a tour of the castle, we strolled through the baroque gardens until we were shivering, eventually surrendering to a nearby cafe in town.
Berit and Emma in all their glory! We are much happier with coffee, beer, and French fries to share. I wish there were more daylight and jackets to go around; I would have loved to stay in Hillerød and explore the adorable stores and restaurants!
Pictured above: the view from a bridge connecting Nørrebro and the center city. The surrounding water is known as “the lakes” in Copenhagen. I’m trying to remind myself to get out of Frederiksberg, my wonderful neighborhood, and photograph everything while I still can. Check back next week for another week in Fuji film!
240 Days in Denmark 