With my plane touching down in Copenhagen on the 14th of December, I had a feeling of relief that I really did get to return, and only cozy or hyggeligt thoughts about my trip. I was coming back to Copenhagen for the purpose of thesis research on Danish politics, but I also knew I was coming back because I wanted to. I simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return, and so I had purchased a return ticket.
The thing I had been most excited for about my trip is getting to spend time with my host parents. Having lived with my host family from August 2010 to May 2011, Ole and Birgitte are truly family to me. As such I had really missed them when I was back in the States.
The first full day back in Copenhagen I managed to fit in going to some of my favorite sites like King’s Garden, Amalienborg, Nyhavn as well as a stroll along Strøget absorbing some Christmas cheer. One of the things I love about Copenhagen in the wintertime are the decorations; the lights, stars, hearts, and greenery. The whole city looks extremely festive and with no one being overly cautious, one constantly hears Glaedelig Jul (Merry Christmas).
That evening, the 15th of December, we went to Tivoli in order to see the Crazy Christmas Cabaret. If you remember my post from last year, this is a yearly comedy show done in English with bits of Danish thrown in. The show was quite good this year, and I felt that I was almost constantly smiling. After such a busy, and stressful semester back in Virginia this was a perfect start to my winter break.
Tivoli, the charming amusement park which hosts the Cabaret, was, as per usual, quite pretty with Christmas decorations. Complete with a Santa Claus, and some live reindeer, Tivoli ensures that one will not forget what time of the year it is.
Glaedelig Jul !
Vi Ses!
