From Tórshavn to Copenhagen (30th June 2010)

Once in Copenhagen I took the train to the Central station, where I left my bags in a locker. I had some time on my own, since my friend, Marjaana, was still at work. So I strolled around the city doing everything and nothing in particular. I went to the shops I usually go to, picke up food where I always pick up food (my cousin showed this Chinese take away restaurant to me in 2004, see photo). I took some photos at Rosenborg castle and on the streets.

Easy and comfortable: Chinese Take Away 
from a familiar restaurant. 

And Adidas sneakers:)

Cute guys showing off their street dance skills!

Rosenborg castle, in the heart of CPH

Detail of Rosenborg castle.

The funniest thing happened when I was walking incognito on the streets of Copenhagen: I actually met the guy (Heini) we had had to give us a lecture on religion&politics! Apparently when you know someone from the Faroe Islands, you immediately meet them on the streets of Copenhagen:) You can find an entry of Heini's lecture by clicking this link. Heini was on his way to Roskilde: I want to go there, too, some day!

Finally when I got tired of walking, I went and sat down at the Danish Film Institute. I noticed that the Film Institute had free wireless Internet, so I opened my computer. I decided to check where my course friend, Hjørdis' BBQ-party was being held at. I was aware of the party, but I hadn't had the time to check the adress while still in Tórshavn. It turned out that Hjørdis lived quite close by to the Film Institute (well, close by is relative as you know, but within walking distance for me!). So I sent her a text that I'll be coming to her party after all!

Waiting for food to get ready:) Hjørdis to the right.

I walked briskly for a couple of kilometres and took a pitstop at a local food market: bought a few ciders, grapes and candy for the BBQ-party. When I arrived the pittoresque backyard was full with lovely Nordic people: many Norwegians (Hjørdis is also Norwegian), one Swedish guy and one Finn (=me:)! I couldn't figure out where all the Danish were, though, but my guess is Roskilde:)

The food was awesome and man was I HUNGRY! Many different delicious things roasting on the barbeque, accompanied by salads, fruit and veggies, dessert, wine and cider. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm and it was nice to meet up with Hjørdis so soon after the course in Tórshavn. I was a happy girl!:)

After a nice meal, good food in good company, I had to head downtown to meet up with Marjaana, who had gotten off work and dinner with work friends. It was late, so I just left my stuff at the Central station and we went straight down to Amager to "our" appartment. I was going to stay at Marjaana's friend's place for a couple of days, my flight to Turku wasn't until Friday. But right then and there, it was time to get some sweet sleep! I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.