Yes...
I am sure you have realized that we have been back for a week now. But, that does not mean that the excitement does not continue. The legend of the journey lives on. There are still many things to do to capture the essence of our trip.
I am still gathering pictures from people. If you have any great shots, send them to me, and I will put them on our Flickr site. My email is afreeman@lifeworks.org
This entry, I am focusing on the artistic pictures of Sue Trunk. She had a more aesthetic eye during the trip, and did a really nice job of capturing our surroundings.
BTW, if you like any of the pictures I am pretty sure you can download them for your own use. The files are large enough in their original format to print out and look great.
LOOK AT THE PICTURES
At some point here, there will be a gathering for us all to get together, talk about all the fun we had, hand out travel awards, and have fun getting together again. For myself, it will be great to see some of the faces and chat with people from the trip. I have some very fond memories of the new friends I met.
Also, if anyone has any funny stories, journal entries, jokes, videos, memorabilia, let me know. I can make anyone a poster on this blog, and would love to hear some of the reflections of the travelers.
I will look forward to seeing you all again, trading stories, and continuing the journey.
Best,
Adrian
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Journey Continues
Hello Everyone,
Thanks for all your continued support and wonderful comments. The fun is still going strong.
Yesterday (Saturday) was another big and adventurous day. After getting back from Korsor, we ate lunch and prepared for our premier event. The Grand Prix. The adventures were starting to catch up with us all, so we decided to give it our all tonight, and sleep in tomorrow, dropping an activity or two. By sleeping in, I mean to bed by 11PM and up by 8AM. What a luxury. So, we had some sandwiches, got inside the van, and headed out. On our journey Mary (daisy) was at the wheel. I must say not the most experienced stick shifter on the planet, at one time holding up the entire population of Slagelse and rolling backward down the hill with drivers oin a panic at the same time. We did make it alive. Barely.
The Grand Prix was amazing. Can you even imagine? 12 or so bands, all with disabilities competing for the ultimate prize. huge gymnasium, lights, pro cameras, the works. We all had our Lifeworks shirts that VASAC (lifeworks Danish sister program) made for us. The quality of the band was top notch. We all ended up buying CDs, even though they were like $20. I have not mentioned but stuff is crazy expensive here. Ann bought a $7.50 Mocha in Copenhagen! We were all a Little shocked. but, you only get the opportunity to buy a $7.50 Mocha in Copenhagen once. It was, reportedly, a fine Mocha.
Anyhow, the bands were excellent. Judy our president was one of the judges. Judge Judy. Ha Ha. A band eventually won the competition to much rejoicing, and dinner was then served. It was great food. TOmato salad. Weird green cauliflowers and potato, and a spiced chicken. Ice cream cake for desert. After this, the pro bands performed. I really enjoyed the second band, the one from VASAC, MC EMBACHER.
By this time everyone was falling over from Lifeworks. Not so with the Danish crowd. Wine and beer was flowing freely. The third band was well known, and everyone started going wild. We just could not keep pace. I guess they all stay out till like midnight hooping and hollering. We took our exit and were excited to be sleeping in.
Today, everyone is heading to Hamlet's Castle and Sweden. I stayed back because we do have on unfortunate casualty. Jeff has a cold and we are taking it easy today. Not a bad thing, because we can enjoy Sunday Danish style. Tea and Pro Badmitten!
The rest of the gang will report back tomorrow, hopefully, with their exciting tale. Again, getting internet has been hard for us. but, we maintain and excel.
Everyone sends all their love. no fights, no tears, no home sickness (much), and all memorable experiences.
Best,
Adrian and the Lifeworks crew.
Thanks for all your continued support and wonderful comments. The fun is still going strong.
Yesterday (Saturday) was another big and adventurous day. After getting back from Korsor, we ate lunch and prepared for our premier event. The Grand Prix. The adventures were starting to catch up with us all, so we decided to give it our all tonight, and sleep in tomorrow, dropping an activity or two. By sleeping in, I mean to bed by 11PM and up by 8AM. What a luxury. So, we had some sandwiches, got inside the van, and headed out. On our journey Mary (daisy) was at the wheel. I must say not the most experienced stick shifter on the planet, at one time holding up the entire population of Slagelse and rolling backward down the hill with drivers oin a panic at the same time. We did make it alive. Barely.
The Grand Prix was amazing. Can you even imagine? 12 or so bands, all with disabilities competing for the ultimate prize. huge gymnasium, lights, pro cameras, the works. We all had our Lifeworks shirts that VASAC (lifeworks Danish sister program) made for us. The quality of the band was top notch. We all ended up buying CDs, even though they were like $20. I have not mentioned but stuff is crazy expensive here. Ann bought a $7.50 Mocha in Copenhagen! We were all a Little shocked. but, you only get the opportunity to buy a $7.50 Mocha in Copenhagen once. It was, reportedly, a fine Mocha.
Anyhow, the bands were excellent. Judy our president was one of the judges. Judge Judy. Ha Ha. A band eventually won the competition to much rejoicing, and dinner was then served. It was great food. TOmato salad. Weird green cauliflowers and potato, and a spiced chicken. Ice cream cake for desert. After this, the pro bands performed. I really enjoyed the second band, the one from VASAC, MC EMBACHER.
By this time everyone was falling over from Lifeworks. Not so with the Danish crowd. Wine and beer was flowing freely. The third band was well known, and everyone started going wild. We just could not keep pace. I guess they all stay out till like midnight hooping and hollering. We took our exit and were excited to be sleeping in.
Today, everyone is heading to Hamlet's Castle and Sweden. I stayed back because we do have on unfortunate casualty. Jeff has a cold and we are taking it easy today. Not a bad thing, because we can enjoy Sunday Danish style. Tea and Pro Badmitten!
The rest of the gang will report back tomorrow, hopefully, with their exciting tale. Again, getting internet has been hard for us. but, we maintain and excel.
Everyone sends all their love. no fights, no tears, no home sickness (much), and all memorable experiences.
Best,
Adrian and the Lifeworks crew.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Denamark on Friday
Hello Everyone!
Denmark is the greatest place on Earth. Man, have we had lots of fun, and done so much. Up at 6AM down at 10PM. Go,go,go like crazy. Good crazy. There have been no tears, no fights, no wrestling matches or duels. Just good old fashion tourism. Life is excellent! I have already told the tale of Wednesday/Thursday, so now I will tell the tale of Friday/Saturday (part day).
Friday morning we woke up early and had some breakfast courtesy again of Madam Bogger. It is bread, cheese, ham, juice, and this crazy past called mere smag. it could have been mere meat, but it is mere smag which is some weird (but tasty) meet paste. Oh, and there is sunberry jam here. Can't get the stuff in the states.
After Breakfast, we got loaded up in the vans for the hour long car trip to Copenhagen. Henning is our fearless leader. Not afraid to take 25 Americans around one of the most awesome cites on the planet. We got in, got parked, and headed toward the Parliament building. Lots of architecture, castles, and colored buildings on the way. Copenhagen has a wonderful look to it. Again, the signature red roofs. Bright colored pastels, red brick everywhere, gorgeous looking people with red noses (chilly), boats and sails, and tons of cobblestone. Parliament was interesting, plenty of history and artifacts. We then walked around. Ate pizza in the park and went to wait for a canal tour.
Keith and Judy went to the opera house, while the rest of us went to the canal. The canal boat is this really wide, flat boat that goes through all the canals and shows us stuff. We had to keep our heads down or the low bridges would take them off. Aron, Erica, Kristi, and Cindy were just about decapitated at one point. We saw landmarks galore. Hippy village, opera house, library, little mermaid, boat X100, and the city in general.
After the boat tour we headed to the shopping district and walked around and did some shopping. Many Denmark hats we purchased, and we even found a Kmart. The fashion might be a little over our heads but Mary (daisy) was able to find a glamorous bracelet. We could have spent 4 days in Copenhagen, but we had to go.
Back at Musholm, it was dinner. Fishcakes, ham, peas, potato, gravy, joy. Then we saw a band that came to perform for us. I wish I had the name handy, because they played such a sweet melody for us. Guitar, voice, and lap guitar. Everyone was dancing. Ann dancing with Tim kicked the whole thing off, and soon we were all cutting the rug. Some beer were drank, some cheer was had.
Went to bed. So tired!
Now it is Saturday and we just got back from the town of Korsor. Did a little shopping, and having lunch. Soon we will be heading to the Grand Prix. This is the big battle of the bands. We are so looking forward to it. We will sing, dance, and make merry. Hopefully, I can find Internet somehow again to update tomorrow. it has been a big pain to get access. All for you Minnesota. Oh, and I (Adrian) have to read Danish on stage tonight :0 Yikes.
Denmark is the greatest place on Earth. Man, have we had lots of fun, and done so much. Up at 6AM down at 10PM. Go,go,go like crazy. Good crazy. There have been no tears, no fights, no wrestling matches or duels. Just good old fashion tourism. Life is excellent! I have already told the tale of Wednesday/Thursday, so now I will tell the tale of Friday/Saturday (part day).
Friday morning we woke up early and had some breakfast courtesy again of Madam Bogger. It is bread, cheese, ham, juice, and this crazy past called mere smag. it could have been mere meat, but it is mere smag which is some weird (but tasty) meet paste. Oh, and there is sunberry jam here. Can't get the stuff in the states.
After Breakfast, we got loaded up in the vans for the hour long car trip to Copenhagen. Henning is our fearless leader. Not afraid to take 25 Americans around one of the most awesome cites on the planet. We got in, got parked, and headed toward the Parliament building. Lots of architecture, castles, and colored buildings on the way. Copenhagen has a wonderful look to it. Again, the signature red roofs. Bright colored pastels, red brick everywhere, gorgeous looking people with red noses (chilly), boats and sails, and tons of cobblestone. Parliament was interesting, plenty of history and artifacts. We then walked around. Ate pizza in the park and went to wait for a canal tour.
Keith and Judy went to the opera house, while the rest of us went to the canal. The canal boat is this really wide, flat boat that goes through all the canals and shows us stuff. We had to keep our heads down or the low bridges would take them off. Aron, Erica, Kristi, and Cindy were just about decapitated at one point. We saw landmarks galore. Hippy village, opera house, library, little mermaid, boat X100, and the city in general.
After the boat tour we headed to the shopping district and walked around and did some shopping. Many Denmark hats we purchased, and we even found a Kmart. The fashion might be a little over our heads but Mary (daisy) was able to find a glamorous bracelet. We could have spent 4 days in Copenhagen, but we had to go.
Back at Musholm, it was dinner. Fishcakes, ham, peas, potato, gravy, joy. Then we saw a band that came to perform for us. I wish I had the name handy, because they played such a sweet melody for us. Guitar, voice, and lap guitar. Everyone was dancing. Ann dancing with Tim kicked the whole thing off, and soon we were all cutting the rug. Some beer were drank, some cheer was had.
Went to bed. So tired!
Now it is Saturday and we just got back from the town of Korsor. Did a little shopping, and having lunch. Soon we will be heading to the Grand Prix. This is the big battle of the bands. We are so looking forward to it. We will sing, dance, and make merry. Hopefully, I can find Internet somehow again to update tomorrow. it has been a big pain to get access. All for you Minnesota. Oh, and I (Adrian) have to read Danish on stage tonight :0 Yikes.
More pictures from Copenhagen
Learning about the constitution
Time to rest
Keith and the litle mermaidFriday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
We are in Denmark! Alive and well!
Wow,
It has been such a great time so far. Filled with thrills, spills, and adventures. We all got on the plane from Minneapolis to Amsterdam at 9:35 PM with our heads held high. The 9 hour plane ride was not as bad as anyone thought it would be. They had personal TVs for everyone, and you could watch any movie you want. Jeff Perlman enjoyed Transformers Pt. II, while Aron Valdez watched 4 movies total. We all tried to get some sleep on the plane, but I bet we all got about 3 hours total each. We got two meals, and snacks.
Next, we arrived at Amsterdam (really seemed like a short flight), and it was 6AM in Minneapolis, but already 1PM in Amsterdam. We hopped on a short flight, the stewards and stewardesses' were great, then we were in Copenhagen, Denmark! We quickly got all our bags (everyone's arrived), and rented the Vans. It was tricky to find them in the parking lot, but we eventually did. They are big, and have stick shifts. Crazy. I am driving one (Adrian), and so is Judy and Mitch.c By this time it is about 7PM (12PM Minnesota time) and dark outside. Now we are driving to Musholm, about an hour away. The drive was beautiful and mysterious. The driving was fun, but everyone was tired being up for about 24 hours at this time.
We arrived in Musholm, and had a delicious dinner sponsored by Madame Bogger. The Dinner was Turkey, broccoli, and rice with a delicious paprika red sauce. We took a group picture and split up to our rooms to go to bed.
Our rooms are awesome. Very forward thinking and accessible. Be sure to watch the video tour. Really a beautiful landscape. Quaint rustic looking houses with red ceramic roofs and a cloudy brisk environment. We are right on the North sea.
About 7 hours later, we are up. It is 7AM (12AM minneapolis), and ready to go. We tour VASAC, a place that serves people much like lifeworks does. VASAC KOBE has a second hand shop. We eat breakfast and but souvenirs. We are in Korsor. We go to the VASAC coffee shop and tour an ancient fort. Then we hit Slaslage. It is a shopping town. Now, I am in the library blogging. Whew!
Sorry for the messy writing. We are in such a rush to see all the wonderful sights. Everyone is in a great mood and sends lots of love. Everyone is so happy to be meeting new people and getting to know each other more. Also, Molly has asked me to shout out Burnsville Lifeworks every five minutes since we left. So, BURNSVILLE SHOUT OUT HOLLA!!!!
Oh, and I will blog as much as possible, there are not tons of spots to get the internet where we are. I expect we can do it everyday.
Miss you all so much.
Everyone says hi.
DENMARK PHOTOS CLICK HERE
It has been such a great time so far. Filled with thrills, spills, and adventures. We all got on the plane from Minneapolis to Amsterdam at 9:35 PM with our heads held high. The 9 hour plane ride was not as bad as anyone thought it would be. They had personal TVs for everyone, and you could watch any movie you want. Jeff Perlman enjoyed Transformers Pt. II, while Aron Valdez watched 4 movies total. We all tried to get some sleep on the plane, but I bet we all got about 3 hours total each. We got two meals, and snacks.
Next, we arrived at Amsterdam (really seemed like a short flight), and it was 6AM in Minneapolis, but already 1PM in Amsterdam. We hopped on a short flight, the stewards and stewardesses' were great, then we were in Copenhagen, Denmark! We quickly got all our bags (everyone's arrived), and rented the Vans. It was tricky to find them in the parking lot, but we eventually did. They are big, and have stick shifts. Crazy. I am driving one (Adrian), and so is Judy and Mitch.c By this time it is about 7PM (12PM Minnesota time) and dark outside. Now we are driving to Musholm, about an hour away. The drive was beautiful and mysterious. The driving was fun, but everyone was tired being up for about 24 hours at this time.
We arrived in Musholm, and had a delicious dinner sponsored by Madame Bogger. The Dinner was Turkey, broccoli, and rice with a delicious paprika red sauce. We took a group picture and split up to our rooms to go to bed.
Our rooms are awesome. Very forward thinking and accessible. Be sure to watch the video tour. Really a beautiful landscape. Quaint rustic looking houses with red ceramic roofs and a cloudy brisk environment. We are right on the North sea.
About 7 hours later, we are up. It is 7AM (12AM minneapolis), and ready to go. We tour VASAC, a place that serves people much like lifeworks does. VASAC KOBE has a second hand shop. We eat breakfast and but souvenirs. We are in Korsor. We go to the VASAC coffee shop and tour an ancient fort. Then we hit Slaslage. It is a shopping town. Now, I am in the library blogging. Whew!
Sorry for the messy writing. We are in such a rush to see all the wonderful sights. Everyone is in a great mood and sends lots of love. Everyone is so happy to be meeting new people and getting to know each other more. Also, Molly has asked me to shout out Burnsville Lifeworks every five minutes since we left. So, BURNSVILLE SHOUT OUT HOLLA!!!!
Oh, and I will blog as much as possible, there are not tons of spots to get the internet where we are. I expect we can do it everyday.
Miss you all so much.
Everyone says hi.
DENMARK PHOTOS CLICK HERE
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Flight is on time!
I just checked our flight and everything is still scheduled on time for a 9:35pm departure. The weather for the next week in Denmark is high's in the 50's and lows in the 40's with some light rain on the weekend. It is going to be a great trip! See you in a couple of hours at the airport.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Update from Lifeworks President
Dear Denmark travelers.
The flight times for the return flights on October 27 have changed and the correct times are listed below. Please note that the arrival time in Minneapolis is 6PM, which is a half hour earlier than before.
It will take at least a half hour to exit customs.
Flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam has changed to 10:35AM to 12:05PM
Flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis has changed to 2:40PM to 6:00PM
Please notify your clients, thanks
I can’t wait now!
Judy
The flight times for the return flights on October 27 have changed and the correct times are listed below. Please note that the arrival time in Minneapolis is 6PM, which is a half hour earlier than before.
It will take at least a half hour to exit customs.
Flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam has changed to 10:35AM to 12:05PM
Flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis has changed to 2:40PM to 6:00PM
Please notify your clients, thanks
I can’t wait now!
Judy
Checklist
Don't forget to bring the essentials! Take a look at the checklist to ensure you are bringing what is necessary. Now, you don't have to bring everything. There are optional items listed. We don't want all our travels to look like turtles inside their shells. Anyway, take a look and plan ahead.
Checklist File
Checklist File
What is going on in Denmark
Thought everyone would appreciate a little insight on what we are doing in Denmark. This is the pretty final draft of daily happenings:
Thursday:
8AM Breakfast at VASAC
9AM Visit Fortress in Korsor
12PM Lunch at Library's VASAC Cafe
1PM Visit VASAC Mediashoppen
4PM Shopping and Dinner in Slagelse
6PM Return to Musholm
Friday:
8AM Breakfast at Musholm
9AM Travel to Copenhaugen
10AM Visit Parliament and Eat lunch out in Copenhaugen
1PM Canal Tour
5PM Dinner as Musholm
7:30 Suzanne Thea Band
Saturday:
8AM Breakfast at Musholm
10AM Racerunning
1PM Leave for Gand Prix in Slagelse
3PM Grand Prix
10PM Return to Musholm late
Sunday:
8AM Breakfast at Musholm
9AM Tour Summer Palace of the Queen
11AM Visit Kronborg Castle
12PM Lunch out near castle
1PM Visit to Sweden
3PM Travel to Henning and Henna's house
7PM Return to Musholm
Monday:
8AM Breakfast and tour VASAC
10AM Visit Culture House- VASAC
12PM Lunch at VASAC
1PM Rosenkildenparken Coffee at VASAC's Museum Cafe
5PM Dinner at Musholm
Denmark Traveler!
Name: Aron Olson
Age: 47
City of Residence: Bloomington
What is the furthest from home have ever been?
Arizona
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Matzo
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Flight delays and changing planes
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
The whole experience
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
A window of opportunity
What are your favorite music groups?
Little bit of everything
What are your favorite movies?
Serenity
What do you want to see in Denmark?
The great outdoors, ocean, museums
What is your favorite possession?
Computer
What is your favorite kind of food?
Pasta
Will you pack anything unusual?
Minnesota Vikings Brett Farve jersey
Denmark Traveler!
Name: Erica Jensrud
Age: 48
City of Residence: Minnetonka
What is the furthest from home have ever been?
Sanibel Island
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Rouladen
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Flying
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Exploring a different culture
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
A new adventure
What are your favorite music groups?
Kate Plummer, Sarah McLachlan, Pachalbel
What are your favorite movies?
On Golden Pond
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Hamlet's Castle and Battle of the Bands
What is your favorite possession?
My daughter's scrapbooks because they remind me of all the adventures we've shared
What is your favorite kind of food?
Grilled cheese made with Great Harvest bread and extra sharp Tillamook cheese
Name: Cindy Kollander
Age: 52
City of Residence: Burnsville
What is the furthest from home have ever been?
France
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Snails & Mussels
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
I don't have any. I am looking forward to this trip with great anticipation
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Seeing a new country, meeting new people, and getting to know their culture
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Be a supportive staff for a client
What are your favorite music groups?
The pettit and Galkin Teams
What are your favorite movies?
Hallmark movies
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Everything we are able to see on the schedule
What is your favorite possession?
1. Bible 2. Photos of family
What is your favorite kind of food?
Chicken
Denmark Traveler!
Name: Mona Laurent
Age: 48
City of Residence: Plymouth
What is the furthest from home have ever been?
St. Louis, MO
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Mexican
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
None
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Food, hopefully chocolate
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Because I want to explore
What are your favorite music groups?
Alabama, Kenny Rogers
What are your favorite movies?
Princess Diaries, Aliens in the Attic
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Everything
What is your favorite possession?
Walker
What is your favorite kind of food?
Hamburger
Friday, October 9, 2009
Final Denmark Travel Details
Drop off – Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00pm at Group Check In on the Mezzanine Level of the Mpls/St Paul International Airport.
All Travelers must be handed off to a Lifeworks staff. Please park in the short term parking lot and cross the skyway to the Ticket Mezzanine. See map below. If you need to drop the traveler off without parking, you must contact your key staff and make arrangements to meet at the drop off area.
Lifeworks is providing each traveler “Lifeworks goes to Denmark” t-shirts to wear on the travel days. Travelers will receive the t-shirt at the group check in. Please be prepared to change your shirt or put the shirt over your existing shirt at the airport. The t-shirts are a souvenir for travelers to keep and will help us to identify our group while traveling.
Itinerary
Flight Date Depart Arrive Depart time Arrive time
NW0056 T Tues, Oct 20 Minneapolis Amsterdam 9:15pm 12:30pm
NW8431 T Wed, Oct 21 Amsterdam Copenhagen 3:15pm 4:35pm
NW8428 L Tues, Oct 27 Copenhagen Amsterdam 10:30pm 1:50pm
NW0055 L Tues, Oct 27 Amsterdam Minneapolis 3:30pm 6:35pm
Pick Up – Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7pm in the Baggage Claim area
The flight is scheduled to arrive at 6:35pm and we should be down to baggage claim around 7:30pm depending on how long it takes to go through customs. You can always check for changes in our arrival time on www.nwa.com/travel/flifo/ and searching by our flight number. We will get our baggage before we leave customs and will exit customs at the far north end of the baggage claim area with our bags. It could take up to one hour for all of us to get through customs.
Other Details
Luggage - Remember that there are check in and carry-on size limitations for your luggage and that each traveler needs to manage his or her own luggage. See the Traveler’s checklist for more details on what to pack and size limitations for luggage.
Weather in Denmark - The temperature forecast for Denmark for the next two weeks is a highs around 50 degrees and a lows around 40 degrees. It is the rainy season so bring a rain jacket or umbrella. This is an easy website to check the weather in Denmark.
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=DAXX0009
Emergency Contact – Judy Lysne will have one world phone cell phone that you could reach us in case of emergency. The number is: 651-338-2265. We will also have sporadic access to email and to update our blog. Please follow our trip through the blog at http://www.lifeworksdenmark.blogspot.com/
All Travelers must be handed off to a Lifeworks staff. Please park in the short term parking lot and cross the skyway to the Ticket Mezzanine. See map below. If you need to drop the traveler off without parking, you must contact your key staff and make arrangements to meet at the drop off area.
Lifeworks is providing each traveler “Lifeworks goes to Denmark” t-shirts to wear on the travel days. Travelers will receive the t-shirt at the group check in. Please be prepared to change your shirt or put the shirt over your existing shirt at the airport. The t-shirts are a souvenir for travelers to keep and will help us to identify our group while traveling.
Itinerary
Flight Date Depart Arrive Depart time Arrive time
NW0056 T Tues, Oct 20 Minneapolis Amsterdam 9:15pm 12:30pm
NW8431 T Wed, Oct 21 Amsterdam Copenhagen 3:15pm 4:35pm
NW8428 L Tues, Oct 27 Copenhagen Amsterdam 10:30pm 1:50pm
NW0055 L Tues, Oct 27 Amsterdam Minneapolis 3:30pm 6:35pm
Pick Up – Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7pm in the Baggage Claim area
The flight is scheduled to arrive at 6:35pm and we should be down to baggage claim around 7:30pm depending on how long it takes to go through customs. You can always check for changes in our arrival time on www.nwa.com/travel/flifo/ and searching by our flight number. We will get our baggage before we leave customs and will exit customs at the far north end of the baggage claim area with our bags. It could take up to one hour for all of us to get through customs.
Other Details
Luggage - Remember that there are check in and carry-on size limitations for your luggage and that each traveler needs to manage his or her own luggage. See the Traveler’s checklist for more details on what to pack and size limitations for luggage.
Weather in Denmark - The temperature forecast for Denmark for the next two weeks is a highs around 50 degrees and a lows around 40 degrees. It is the rainy season so bring a rain jacket or umbrella. This is an easy website to check the weather in Denmark.
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=DAXX0009
Emergency Contact – Judy Lysne will have one world phone cell phone that you could reach us in case of emergency. The number is: 651-338-2265. We will also have sporadic access to email and to update our blog. Please follow our trip through the blog at http://www.lifeworksdenmark.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Flight Numbers and Times
I am going to be getting more travel info out really soon (by end of week), but wanted to make sure everyone had flight information right away. By the end of the week I will have the Traveler's Checklist, Trip Schedule, Group Check in Info. I will also get the Danish Language Presentation up so we can all practice. Here is the Flight Info:
Flight Date Depart Arrive Depart Time Arrive Time
NW0056 T 10/20 Minneapolis Amsterdam 9:15PM 12:30PM
NW8431 T 10/21 Amsterdam Copenhagen 3:15PM 4:35PM
NW8428 L 10/27 Copenhagen Amsterdam 12:20PM 1:50PM
NW0055 L 10/27 Amsterdam Minneapolis 3:30PM 6:35PM
Flight Date Depart Arrive Depart Time Arrive Time
NW0056 T 10/20 Minneapolis Amsterdam 9:15PM 12:30PM
NW8431 T 10/21 Amsterdam Copenhagen 3:15PM 4:35PM
NW8428 L 10/27 Copenhagen Amsterdam 12:20PM 1:50PM
NW0055 L 10/27 Amsterdam Minneapolis 3:30PM 6:35PM
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Hamlet's Castle
Here is the info on the beautiful castle we will be visiting. Supposedly, Hamlet lived here. Great for Shakespeare fans, good for architecture buffs, and fun for all. Here is the scoop:
Kronborg Castle
Kronborg Castle or Hamlets Castle, immortalised by Shakespeare, is situated at Helsingør or "Elsinore" and built by King Frederik II in 1590.
After the fire in 1629 his son the great builder among Danish Kings Christian IV completed the building of Kronborg Castle in 1638.
Kronborg lies at the entrance of Øresund, which was the ideal position to collect Sound Duties from ships entering Øresund to secure taxes and revenues.
Denmark Traveler!
Name: Jean Rodgers
City of Residence: St. Louis Park
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Mexico.
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
What is that??
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
I am just very excited about going. My only fear is if the people we are serving get home sick.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Just traveling out of North America to a different country.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
I was asked to join the group. What a wonderful experience. I am part of the employment team so it will be fun to be with Lifeworks and not to have to focus on work:)
What are your favorite movies?
Chic flicks.
What do you want to see in Denmark?
everything.
What is your favorite possession?
I enjoy life, so really don't have a favorite possession. I value family and friends most.
What is your favorite possession?
I enjoy trying new things.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Lifeworks sister program VASAC
Lifeworks has been visiting a sheltered workshop and day program in Denmark for years. I think of them as our sister program. On our trip we will spend Thursday October 22 with them and Monday October 26 with them. Plus they are the host organziation for the Grand Prix this year. Here is the link to their web site. We will see their media shop in downtown Slagelse where they sell tee-shits, the job sites they work at, and their day programs.
Monday, September 14, 2009
THE DANISH LANGUAGE
Click here for Presentation
The Thursday language session hosted by Alex was amazing. Can you say Sandwich in Danish? I personally was exhausted. My mouth is not used to all those sounds. It is a good thing that HI in Danish is still HI. I can handle that. Now, HI HI in Danish means goodbye. Are you a little confused? Click on the link above to get the presentation Alex used. Try your hand at the Danish language!
Be sure to make it to the next Danish language session on October 1 from 6:30 to 7:30. It is tons of fun.
Hi Hi for now.
Adrian
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Grand Prix 2005 Video
This is not great video, but it shows you the arena where the Grand Prix was held, a few different groups of people, and the VASAC band playing American Rock-n-Roll music. VASAC is the program that we will be touring while in Denmark.
Keith Is a Denmark Traveler!
Name: Keith Fossum
Age: 42
City of Residence: Burnsville, MN
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
California visiting relatives.
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
I just stick to the basics. No exotic foods.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
I actually don't have any. I am relaxed because everything is put together so well. I am not afraid of anything.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
I am just excited to be able to go on vacation. When I first heard about it I just grabbed the opportunity and said "Mom grab you checkbook because the sooner we get our money in the sooner my spot gets held."
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Because I always wanted to go to Europe and I would never be able to go by myself. It's something different. There are things there that we don't have here. Another reason I am excited is because I know everyone I am going with. Nobody is a complete stranger.
What are your favorite music groups?
I listen to cool 108. I listen to some country, but realize we won't be listening to that over there.
What are your favorite movies?
I just went to see Julia and Julia. That's a good one and all the Sound of Music movies. Another movie I am excited to see is Harry Potter.
What is your favorite possession?
I own lots of things but I am going to say, my business. I own lots of things, but the business is all mine.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Hamburgers, spaghetti, ham, you know, lots of stuff.
Will you pack anything unusual?
I will probably pick up an MP3 player. I don't have one, but Sue will help me go get one. I will bring a card holder and UNO.
2005 Video of Grand Prix
Video Clips from the 2005 Grand Prix of Bands in Denmark. The first clip is the band, Mickey-Rean, who won the competition. The second band was my favorite band - although they did not win.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Check out the website for the Grand Prix of Bands event we will be attending on October 24, 2009 in Denmark. If you click on "Bands" at the top of the page you can see the list of bands who are participating. If you click on the band name, you will see a picture of the band.
www.handicapgrandprix.dk
This is the band Mickey-Rean who won first place in the 2005 Grand Prix that Judy, Jim, and I attended.
Mary Lenertz
www.handicapgrandprix.dk
This is the band Mickey-Rean who won first place in the 2005 Grand Prix that Judy, Jim, and I attended.
Mary Lenertz
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Language Classes This Thursday
Come to the Lifeworks Eagan Location for Danish language classes this Thursday at 6:30 PM. We have the esteemed Alex Pederson conducting the session. not only is he a Danish native, he can also speak the language eloquently. Go figure. He will give us some pointers, tips, and sayings to help out as we journey into the land of Denmark. Come if you can!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Traveler to Denmark
Name: Daniel Gockowski
Age: 30
City of Residence: Roseville, MN
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Hawaii, Alaska, Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.
I have traveled in all 50 states and 9 Canadian Provinces.
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Mahi Mahi in Hawaii.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
The language barrier.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Traveling to a European country.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Because I have the opportunity to experience a different culture.
What are your favorite music groups?
Carrie Underwood.
What are you favorite movies?
Action-Suspense
What is your favorite possession?
My high school Adaptive Athletics medals. 5 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze. Also, my 6 All Tournament Plaques, and my Lifeworks 2006 Personal Achievement Award.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Country apple pie.
Denmark Traveler!
Name: Ann Haumschild
Age: 39
City of Residence: Eagan
What is the furthest from home you have ever been ?
St. Martin
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Snails
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
I am afraid of heights.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
No work. Seeing new things.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Vacation.
What are your favorite music groups?
70's, disco.
What are your favorite movies?
Drama, comedies.
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Everything.
What is your favorite possession?
Curio Cabinet.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Pizza, Alfredo.
MEET THE TRAVELERS !!!!!!!!!!
Name: Susan Trunk
Age: 44
City of Residence: Hastings
What is the furthest from home you have ever been:
I have been to Florida keys a couple of times (first airplane ride when I was 35)
What is the most exotic food you have eaten?
Alligator. Didn't like it.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Falling out of the sky.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
I think traveling to another country is very exciting, learning about new cultures and meeting people are some of my favorite things to do.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
To assist travelers with their trip, learn something fabulous, and bring it back to share.
What are your favorite music groups?
I love Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Adele, anything rock and bluesy.
What are your favorite movies?
Pulp Fiction, Memoirs of a Geisha, Stigmata, The Hunger, Dogma
What do you want to see in Denmark?
How their facilities and programs for people with disabilities work.
What is your favorite possession?
Pictures of my kids.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Chocolate and pizza.
Will you pack anything unusual?
Just me.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Musholm - our hotel
Here is where we will be staying in Denmark. It has a beach and is on the sound between the big Island of Sealand, where Copenhagen is and the small Danish island of Fyn where my husband Alex is from. We will be able to see the bridge to Fyn. It was the longest bridge in the world until a longer one was built in Japan.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Denmark Traveler Meet and Greet
I know he is sideways...I am working on it.
Name:Jeffrey Pearlman
Age: 30
City of Residence: Plymouth
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Israel
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Shawarmar
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
None
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Everything
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Learn new Things
What are your favorite music groups?
AC/DC and Guns n' Roses
What are your favorite movies?
Slumdog Millionaire
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Hamlet's Castle
What is your favorite possession?
Willey Mays autographed bat
What is your favorite kind of food?
Pizza
Will you pack anything unusual?
No
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
MEET THE TRAVELERS !!!!!!!!!!
Let me present Jim and Sarah Lundquist. These two newlyweds are pleased as punch to be going to Denmark together. Jim is a Danish veteran, having traveled to Denmark with Lifeworks before. Sarah is a dedicated employee in the community and is looking for some major R&R. Here are the answers to the Lifeworks Travel Survey:What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Jim: Denmark
Sarah: Florida, Disney World
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Jim and Sarah answered Shrimp and Broken Hearts.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Jim: Falling into the darkness
Sarah: It's Jim's second time so not afraid
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
Sarah: Seeing Sweden and Norway
Jim: seeing another country
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
Sarah: I wanted too.
Jim: I like traveling
What are your favorite music groups?
Jim: Country music
Sarah: Michael Jackson and Elvis
What are your favorite movies?
Jim: Funny movies
Sarah: Life Goes On, Walker Texas Ranger
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Sarah: Something different
Jim: Denmark, Vikings
What is your favorite possession?
Jim: Everything
Sarah: Movies
What is you favorite kind of food?
Sarah: All kinds
Jim: Salads
Will you pack anything unusual?
Both: No
Monday, August 3, 2009
Denmark has the happiest people in the world!
Yep it's true. Denmark has the happiest people on the planet. A group got together and did a study to rate how happy people were based on where they lived. Guess what? Denmark is #1. That means we get to be in the land of the most happy people on the planet. This will truly be an interesting experience for our MINNESOTA NICE. What happens when you mix the nicest people in the world with the happiest?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Here is a map of Denmark. Always nice to have a birds eye view of where you are going to be. Keep in mind, the real Denmark is bigger that it appears on screen. No, Denmark is not a 6x7 inch country. We also have where Denmark is in Europe. That great country with the coasts of the Baltic and the great North Sea!
TRAVELER INTERVIEW
GET TO KNOW THE TRAVELERS!!!!!!!!Name:
Adrian Freeman
Age:
29
City of Residence:
Minneapolis
Adrian Freeman
Age:
29
City of Residence:
Minneapolis
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Istanbul, Turkey
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Last night I had some prawn heads. Eyeballs and all! They did not taste so bad really. They were kind of crunchy.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Getting haunted by the ghost of Hamlet’s dad. We will be at his castle. Spooky.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
I am most excited to attend the Battle of the Bands! Can’t wait to rock-and-roll Danish style. I hope to get some ideas for the Lifeworks band and meet some rock stars.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
I am going to Denmark to support the team and travelers. I have never been to Denmark and I think it is an amazing opportunity. I want to learn all there is to know about Denmark. It is so much fun to learn about new cultures and interesting people.
What are your favorite music groups?
Just like most people, I like all types of music. Too many good bands to list, but currently I have been listening to stuff off the Chess Records label, Can, The Tough Alliance, America, Bee-Gees, Love 105, Mtune, Fever Ray, Kate Bush, Kurt Vile, Them, the list could go on forever….
What are your favorite movies?
Best movie I have seen recently is the new Star Trek.
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Goodness…What don’t I want to see? I guess I am really excited about seeing people speak different languages and doing their day-to-day stuff in Denmark. I am also really excited about Musholm (the place we are staying) because it is supposed to be really accessible.
What is your favorite possession?
You can’t posses them, but I love my cats Pony and Viper. Except that, it has to be my computer.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Sushi, Falafel, Mexican Feast, Good Cheese, Danish
Will you pack anything unusual?
Comic Books! Are they unusual?
Istanbul, Turkey
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Last night I had some prawn heads. Eyeballs and all! They did not taste so bad really. They were kind of crunchy.
What is your biggest fear about traveling to Denmark?
Getting haunted by the ghost of Hamlet’s dad. We will be at his castle. Spooky.
What about the Denmark trip are you most excited about?
I am most excited to attend the Battle of the Bands! Can’t wait to rock-and-roll Danish style. I hope to get some ideas for the Lifeworks band and meet some rock stars.
Why are you traveling to Denmark?
I am going to Denmark to support the team and travelers. I have never been to Denmark and I think it is an amazing opportunity. I want to learn all there is to know about Denmark. It is so much fun to learn about new cultures and interesting people.
What are your favorite music groups?
Just like most people, I like all types of music. Too many good bands to list, but currently I have been listening to stuff off the Chess Records label, Can, The Tough Alliance, America, Bee-Gees, Love 105, Mtune, Fever Ray, Kate Bush, Kurt Vile, Them, the list could go on forever….
What are your favorite movies?
Best movie I have seen recently is the new Star Trek.
What do you want to see in Denmark?
Goodness…What don’t I want to see? I guess I am really excited about seeing people speak different languages and doing their day-to-day stuff in Denmark. I am also really excited about Musholm (the place we are staying) because it is supposed to be really accessible.
What is your favorite possession?
You can’t posses them, but I love my cats Pony and Viper. Except that, it has to be my computer.
What is your favorite kind of food?
Sushi, Falafel, Mexican Feast, Good Cheese, Danish
Will you pack anything unusual?
Comic Books! Are they unusual?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ice Cream Social for Denmark Travelers!
What: A group gathering to help Denmark travelers get to know each other before the trip. We will also be reviewing our itinerary, meeting Alex who will be teaching the language and culture lessons, and demonstrating the on line blog where you can go for trip information and your family and friends can follow us while we are in Denmark.
Who: Denmark travelers and their families/support staff
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lifeworks Administration Office – 2965 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121
RSVP: Call Mary Lenertz at 651-365-3749 to let us know you are coming and how many people you are bringing so that we have plenty of ice cream available.
Directions to the Lifeworks Administration Office
Coming from north or south of Eagan: I35 E, 494 east, exit Dodd Rd/MN 149, take left onto Dodd Road, left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of the road
Coming from west of Eagan: 494 east, exit Dodd Rd/MN-149, take left onto Dodd Road, take left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of road
Coming from east of Eagan: 494 west, exit Dodd Rd/MN-149, take left onto Dodd Rd, cross over 494, left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of road
What: A group gathering to help Denmark travelers get to know each other before the trip. We will also be reviewing our itinerary, meeting Alex who will be teaching the language and culture lessons, and demonstrating the on line blog where you can go for trip information and your family and friends can follow us while we are in Denmark.
Who: Denmark travelers and their families/support staff
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lifeworks Administration Office – 2965 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121
RSVP: Call Mary Lenertz at 651-365-3749 to let us know you are coming and how many people you are bringing so that we have plenty of ice cream available.
Directions to the Lifeworks Administration Office
Coming from north or south of Eagan: I35 E, 494 east, exit Dodd Rd/MN 149, take left onto Dodd Road, left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of the road
Coming from west of Eagan: 494 east, exit Dodd Rd/MN-149, take left onto Dodd Road, take left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of road
Coming from east of Eagan: 494 west, exit Dodd Rd/MN-149, take left onto Dodd Rd, cross over 494, left onto Lone Oak Parkway, right onto Lone Oak Drive, 2965 Lone Oak Drive is located on the right side of road
Hello all!
Welcome to the Lifeworks official Denmark Travel blog. This is going to be the place to go to get all the info you need about the Denmark trip. We will constantly be updating the site with Traveler Info, Photos, Video, Updates, News, Maps, Locations, and just about anything else you might want to know about the Denmark trip.
Also, we will be using this blog to communicate with everyone before, during, and after the trip. That means the folks left at home will have up to the day info about what is going on in Denmark when we are there. So, when we are at Hamlet's castle, we will post comments and photos that day so you can be right there with us.
Stay tuned here for more updates and info!
Thanks,
Team Denmark
Welcome to the Lifeworks official Denmark Travel blog. This is going to be the place to go to get all the info you need about the Denmark trip. We will constantly be updating the site with Traveler Info, Photos, Video, Updates, News, Maps, Locations, and just about anything else you might want to know about the Denmark trip.
Also, we will be using this blog to communicate with everyone before, during, and after the trip. That means the folks left at home will have up to the day info about what is going on in Denmark when we are there. So, when we are at Hamlet's castle, we will post comments and photos that day so you can be right there with us.
Stay tuned here for more updates and info!
Thanks,
Team Denmark
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