Classy Saturday

This Saturday we, by sheer dumb luck, ended up planning a pre-arrival day intern gathering in Kongens Have (Kings Gardens) on the same day as a pretty spectacular cultural event. The Danish Royal Orchestra, regarded as the oldest orchestra in the world, tracing it's origins back to 1448, as well as the Royal Opera and Ballet were performing some sneak previews of their upcoming season right in front of Rosenborg Slot (Rosenborg Palace). So we gathered our wine and cheese and joined the numerous cultured Danes who flocked to the park with us. 

Just look at this horde of cultured folk.

Let me tell you, Danes come prepared to picnic with class. There were quite a few groups who showed up with tables, tablecloths and massive spreads of food. We were happy just to relax on our beach towels and munch some gouda and pretzels. Nowhere but Copenhagen can you sit in the sun in front of a castle and get serenaded by world class singers and musicians while watching one of the best ballet companies in the world, all for free. 

Rosenborg Slot just pre-sunset.

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Word of the Day: 

Abe: Monkey or ape. It's the same for both. Pronounced 'abe (as in Honest Abe) - eh'.