Day 1: On our way to Denmark!
!Hej! With a 7-hour flight ahead of us, we embarked on our journey to Denmark from BCA to Newark after 6th period. We flew on Scandinavian Airlines, renowned for its low emissions and reliance on sustainable jet fuel. Before boarding, there was some downtime, so we got to explore the airport a little and stock up on necessities, like candy and chips.
However, once boarding the plane with our favorite airport snacks, the plane seemed to be taking a suspiciously long time to depart. We ended up waiting over two hours on the plane before takeoff! But eventually, we were in the air and officially on our way to Denmark.
Day 2:
After our red-eye flight to Copenhagen Airport, we took a short train ride to our new home, the Copenhagen Towers. The high skylights and lush greenery of the lobby completely wowed us as we walked in. It looked like we had just stepped into a jungle!
We were welcomed with a tour of the Copenhagen Towers and learned about their sustainable energy system, of which 10% relies on solar panels. After dropping off our luggage, we headed back to the trains for a tour of North Harbor, a global blueprint for sustainable cities and infrastructure. We walked around the city’s shops, apartments, and harbor, while learning about North Harbor’s transformation from an old industrial port into a model of sustainable urban development. A highlight of the tour was a brick-red parking lot, which doubled as a public playground, sitting in the sun on the parking lot’s roof!
Following the tour, we headed back to the Copenhagen towers for a well-deserved lunch at Fields mall. By this point, I think we can safely say that most people were in a state of … exhaustion and delirium, so we took an hour break to freshen up and nap.
With all this exploring, we had built up a considerable appetite and headed to our final destination for the evening, Ravelinen, for some authentic Danish cuisine. For those of you (ahem juniors and seniors) who read Hamlet, some consider the brook behind Racelinen is often considered the lake where Ophelia drowned.
Unfortunately, we don’t have many photos of the food, since the individuals planning on taking the photos scarfed down the dishes that were presented before them. Regardless of how hungry we were, the food was absolutely delicious, and we tried many traditional Danish dishes such as Kartofler (mini potatoes), fresh salmon, and lemon mousse for dessert! We also spent some time celebrating Mr. Seventko’s birthday! Despite our fatigued state, we had successfully lived through Denmark's days 1 & 2 while still getting to know the city’s beautiful landscape, cuisine, and architecture. See you for day 3!