So this is at Kongens Have, the garden I found the other week. I really just love that it has a crown. |
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Just proof I'm alive. Bonus points if you can pick the signs of photoshop- we were playing with my friend's new phone. So, thinking about it, not very good proof I'm alive at all, really. |
I'm so cool. I know.
Also, I've changed the settings so you don't need a Google account to post comments, but also I have to okay them before they'll be published-- but that's cool, unless you're being a real prick I'll publish them :)
So! Seeing as I haven't done anything exciting this week besides Danish homework, and tried a satay sauce mix (which was quite delightful), I don't really have much to say. So instead I shall share some of the fun signs I've found so far on my adventures.
So these are the movie posters from Frozen and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 in Danish. Not terribly exciting but more a 'hahaha, look at the language' thing.
Cultural sensitivity, what?
Also this shows how long ago I took these photos. It hasn't snowed since then, and I'm fairly certain these movies have long left the cinema.
Hmmm, I wonder what they sell? | Good motto. Except Carlsberg is horrible. Sorry Denmark. |
-> -> And I'm pretty sure that this is the national motto of Denmark. Except that I've hardly seen anyone drinking Carlsberg. Also, if you look closely, this establishment appears to be called Brooklyn. Naturally.
These are from the sports bar around the corner from me (which I have actually spent no time in). Denmark made the World Handball Championships semi final against Croatia. Denmark won, and then lost to France in the final and there was a massive public outcry because they got smashed when they were the favourites. Danes love handball. Also the Superbowl was kind of big here. We had a party in my dorm, but if you will remember I was sick that week so went down for like 20 minutes before going back to sleep. I'm so social.
Good advice. Even if John Hurt doesn't appreciate sand shoes. (Yes that is another Doctor Who reference.) |
Okay these aren't signs but I haven't shared them yet, I mean it is Lego, and they are pretty cool. This is inside the Lego Shop on Strøget. What else but a bike were they going to make? Also the giant dragon curling its way through the wall wins at life. I will be going to Legoland in Germany in a few weeks too, and then in Denmark the week after, which should be really fun! Yay Lego!!
<- This shop is merely declaring that the sale it is having will soon be ending. What did you possibly think it meant? :P
So, poor you Australia, no longer in Summer, but I'm celebrating because it is officially no longer Winter! Although apparently it is meant to get colder next week again. Which is a shame, but such is life!
[Also incredibly, I wrote the preceding few sentences last night, just to make the point, and then walked past this last night, on the construction wall things in the city. Good job, universe!]
Farewell!
Hi Natalie,
ReplyDeleteI love the meatballs hanging off the sign. Your command of Danish must be developing well if you are spotting the comedy in what you read. Good job! Frozen won two Oscars today ( best song and best animation). Make sure you see it, even in Danish.
Love
Mum x
Hi Nat, Just a short comment to say how much we're enjoying reading your blog and that Jaiden says he'd like to come and visit you ... oh, and could you show him the Lego Shop on Strøget!? :)
ReplyDeletePS. Mum set me a challenge to buy you something to help you through winter but I haven't seen what I'm looking for in our local shops. After reading your response to my first comment, I wondered if you'd like a ticket to the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty. I've checked and it looks like I can buy these online (http://www.esbnyc.com/buy_tickets.asp and http://www.statueoflibertytickets.com/Statue-Of-Liberty-Tours/)
Love, Robert, Cheryl & Jaiden