Archive for the 'travel' Category

Danish Architecture and Design

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

As our trip nears its end and the tourist activities and frenetic photo-taking wind down, I thought I’d move from pure travelogue to more analysis of what we see around us. When I travel, I’m usually interested in four things: architecture and design, food, drink, and people. So, part one of a four part series.
It […]

Bornholm

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

For those of you aware of Megan’s hospitalization, she’s feeling much better and we’ve been able to resume exploring Copenhagen as of this past Tuesday. For those of you who were unaware, Megan went to the hospital and investigated the Danish health care system. She’s been extremely impressed overall, and disturbingly has established the hospital […]

Denmark: A Land of Contrasts

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

Our second week here in Denmark draws to a close. I write this Sunday evening, on the train from Copenhagen to the island of Bornholm, where we’ll be spending a few days relaxing after the rough-and-tumble of relaxing of the city. Megan thinks Bornholm may be to Copenhagen as Martha’s Vineyard is to Boston.
So, what […]

Welcome to København

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Four days after arrival, I think we’re relatively settled. We have a lovely apartment on a quiet street in the Christianshavn neighborhood: