Denmark and Germany

For my last week in Europe, the padres and Linda, a family friend, came for a bit of exploring before retrieving me. We had almost 5 days in Denmark and 4 days in Germany.

In wonderful Denmark, we...

Covered the touristy sites in Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, and did a canal tour

Introduced them to smørrebrød

Enjoyed the botanical garden

Visited lots of dead royalty in the Domkirke, and Vikings in Roskilde

Had a lovely dinner with my friend, Kristina and her family

Enjoyed the outdoor life of KBH, showing them the Dronning Louise Bro, outdoor eating, and parks

Had a last goodbye shindig at Charlie's, introducing the padres to several friends and the Charlie Scott

Had a nice, but too short introduction and visit with Sune

In picturesque Germany, we...

Stayed in the most picturesque town of Traben-Trarbach... Right on the Mosel river, with vineyards and mountains all around

Had basically a whole house to ourselves for our "two rooms"

Went on a nice, long bike ride to Bernkastle, another pretty town

And saw these cuties

Took a boat ride back after the 24km ride

Had lots of delicious food: trout caught right in the restaurant, schnitzel, white asparagus with ham and hollandaise (my favorite) and lots of cakes (of course).

Went to a German church service adding to my bucket list task

Hiked a mountain up to Grevenburg castle ruins

And this view

Enjoyed bench and terrace chillin

Was yet another surreal thing having my parents come to visit and do a little European exploring. Dad had never been to Europe, and now he can say he spent Father's Day in such a beautiful German town!
It was yet another trip of a lifetime.

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