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.
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