Hej!
This week, I celebrated the one month anniversary of me travelling abroad. When I say that time flies, I am not kidding. Streets that used to be unfamiliar, train rides that used to intimidate me, lifestyles that used to feel unusual have all since become normal and a part of my everyday life. It feels good to feel like Copenhagen has finally become my true new home.
There was not many exciting things going on for me this week. I did get to spend an afterno
on exploring Copenhagen on my own, taking time to see parts of the city that I have not yet ventured to. My favorite new spot is Nyhavn. Here, colorful buildings line the street with a harbor in the middle. Not only is it picturesque, it is super hygge (a Danish word that roughly translates to “cozy”). The buildings are home to many cafes and restaurants, all overlooking the harbor. I stopped at one cafe for a snack, and ended up getting a plate of chocolate that I devoured in probably two minutes. It had chocolate brownies/cake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate ice cream. It was beautiful. The chocolate, plus the warm sun and the view, made for a perfect afternoon in Nyhavn.
My weekends have been spent mostly at home, relaxing with my host family. This weekend, I finally got to meet my host mom’s twin daughters, who live in a city on the central island of Denmark. They are both super sweet and kind, and both are going for their master’s in American Studies. I know, right?! It was fun to talk to them about America, giving them my perspective on things that they study in class. Like they literally study Americans. It was a fun weekend, especially hanging out with them. On Saturday night, we stayed home, ordered pizza, and binge watched six hours of How to Get Away with Murder. If you ask me, it was the perfect weekend.
Med venlig hilsen,
Bethany