Nothing Beats Time with Friends

This morning we left Copenhagen by train and met Christian in the city of Koge, about 30 minutes west of Copenhagen. Christian toured us around this charming town and stopped off at a castle for good measure before heading to the Yde family home in Ringsted for dinner. It was an absolutely delightful visit! We are exceptionally fortunate to have the opportunity to spend time with the Yde's. They are such wonderful hosts who have made this experience so meaningful and memorable. 

At the end of the evening, Christian drove us to the train station where we headed back to Copenhagen.

Trains and bikes and bikes on trains...the Danish way of life 

On the docks in Koge 

Yarn and keys - a massive work of art 

St. Nicholas Church in Koge 

St. Nicholas School - complete with kids at recess

Doesn't everybody travel thousands of miles to find a new library?

 Can you guess the title, Rick Riordan fans?

The most beautiful cappuccinos ever! 

Who wouldn't be happy in a shop that sells music and wine? 

 Checking out the local establishments in Koge

Notice the old and new copper roofs on this castle 

At the Yde Family home, getting ready for dinner - so many choices! 

Smørrebrød - quintessentially Danish - open-faced sandwiches on rye bread. Amazing!

The boys hanging out in Chris' room 

At a local country market so old that the floors are warped 

The moms in front of the Yde's house 

 Our dessert table - very impressive. Tasted as good as it looked!

Terrific hosts - Petra and Christian 

Music matters at the Yde's 

I even got to play Phillip's guitalele 

Back in Copenhagen at our favorite Doner Kebab joint