I was invited (well, not personally, but still…) to join the Fandango’s Friday Flashback! Fandango scrolls back, every Friday, and gives a second chance to a post he had published on the same date, years before. I thought it was a great way to remember some of the stuff I did a while back, and I… Continue reading Random Danish memories… (November 19th FFF)
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100 little things…
The Danish flag is also called ”Dannebrog” (Litterally Danish cloth). Legends say that the flag fell from the sky during a bloody battle, and that it changed King Valdemar II’s luck, who finally won the fight. True or not, the Dannebrog is considered to be the first official national flag. (Yay Denmark!!) The white…… Continue reading 100 little things…
Random Danish memories…
If you are a regular in The Cove, you're probably familiar with hygge, and everything hyggelig by now. From the same family, I like also like the word hyggekrog and the concept behind it. A hyggekrog is a corner of your home, usually a nook, where you can spend time and relax. It often involves soft blankets, fluffy… Continue reading Random Danish memories…
Random Danish memories…
In Denmark, Christmas is a big thing. Danes have many christmassy traditions, and among them the kalendarlys (calendar candle) is one that I have adopted, last year. Every night of December, you light your candle, and let it burn down to the next day's number. I know there's still one month to go, before… Continue reading Random Danish memories…
Random Danish memories…
You might remember the post I wrote last year about Rubjerg Knude Fyr (if not, you can always catch up, using the link below). The famous Danish lighthouse standing on a sandy cliff was so close to the edge that specialists predicted its falling into the sea by 2010. And as you know, that's… Continue reading Random Danish memories…
Random Danish Memories…
Many people, when they plan a trip to some foreign country, make a lot of research about the main cities. They want to see the main attractions, the most famous restaurants and/or museums, walk well-known boulevard and sleep in renowned hotels. When I traveled around Denmark by myself, my only goal was to really…… Continue reading Random Danish Memories…
Cyranny's Cove 