I’ve been to Vienna twice before, both times as a student studying art and music. I know the Vienna Staatsoper, the Vienna Boys Choir, etc etc. so to come to Vienna now, I wasn’t exactly sure what there even is to do in Vienna. There is, however, an old high school friend of mine that … Continue reading 25 November – 29 November 2014: Vienna
We are up early today to catch our bus to Prague. We quickly eat our breakfast and gather our things and race to the train that will take us to the bus station. Getting from the train station to the bus station is confusing, so when we finally figure out where we need to go … Continue reading November 21st to November 24th – Prague (Praha)
How to sum up a city like Berlin in three days, let alone in this blog post? Some people say that they either love or hate Berlin, which both seem a bit intense for a wholesome Midwestern girl from Minneapolis. It is reminiscent of New York in the 80s, this gritty vibrant dirty playful joyful … Continue reading 17 November – 20 November 2014. Berlin.
It is lovely here in Heidenau. We wake ever morning at 7:30AM to do some interval cardio in our upstairs room. We have a separate side entrance so it feels like our own apartment…ehem…flat, gotta get the right lingo down. We have our own a bathroom and kitchenette too. We downloaded to Audible APP and … Continue reading Thursday November 13th – Sunday November 16th Heidenau to Heidenau
Picture of Nyborg Castle, in Nyborg Denmark Cool tunnel built in 1784! In Nyborg Duck! More Ducks! Traditional Danish meal cooked by Carla And then Dessert Reeperbahn, Hamburg the Red Light District View of Hamburg from the Ferry The pedestrian tunnel that goes under the Elbe in Hamburg Selfie of us with me pointing at … Continue reading 3 Nov -12 Nov: Photos!
What a whirlwind week it has been! We finished out our lovely time in Denmark at Carla and Poul’s house with a range of activities. On Monday 3 November we helped gather 3 pigs for slaughter. Following, we spent more time inseminating the sows (Ellie got to do one!) and feeding them. This chore is … Continue reading 3 November – 12 November 2014: Hindsholm Grisen to Hamburg to Heidenau
Hello from Denmark! It’s been an amazing time full of new experiences. We took the train from Copenhagen to Nyborg (New-Bore), where we got on a bus to Kerteminde (Care – De – Meena). At the bus stop we were picked up by Carla. Her and her husband Poul are our first HelpX Hosts. Carla had … Continue reading October 28th PM – November 2nd: Nyrbog, Kerteminde & Martofte
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