In the wee morning hours on the 30th of April I headed from the house in search of a relaxing weekend at sea. Around Christmas time I had signed up for a weekend sailing trip around Sjælland (the biggest island in Denmark).
(the Hjalm)
(Captain Poul)
The trip was just for Saturday and Sunday, which was a perfect break from writing final papers. It was a time to relax aboard our tall masted wooden sailing ship, called Hjalm, which was built in 1901. Complete with our friendly Captain Poul, Søren (the only crewmember) and the Captain's faithful dog Luna, the Hjalm was a great place to spend the weekend.
For the most part our time on the Hjalm consisted of merely Being. I think that this is something that is too often forgotten in life. Though Søren made us help with the sails, we spent our time basking in the sun that is now gracing Danmark with her presence.
On Saturday around lunchtime Søren let me try driving the little boat that is kept on board. Thankfully, I was able to get us safely back to the ship without any mishaps.
When night time came, we docked the boat in a nearby harbor. It was incredible to sit on the deck of the boat and watch the sun go down.
On Sunday, though it was a bit colder, we still enjoyed the day by sitting on deck and enjoying spring in Danmark.
Vi Ses!
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