A couple of these friends (Erik and Annette) we'd only seen briefly in December - and that was after not having seen them for over 20 years, so it was great getting some more time together and we had a lovely, lovely evening, with lots of good food - and wine of course :) In the photo below you can see chocolate and 'flødeboller'. Flødeboller is very Danish - it's stiff egg-whites with a bottom of marzipan/biscuit and covered in dark chocolate - that's the classic 'version'. By now you can get them with all kind of flavours and with white chocolate, etc. (as you can see below)
Friday we walked to town and did some shopping (or rather - Mette did some shopping) and had lunch at Cafe Flora - very, very good food! And later we did home-made healthy gummies - made from blueberries and lemon. I really liked them but Silke thought they were too sour...... Friday afternoon Morten and Mathias came up for dinner (Maja was working) and we had home-made burgers - made on the fire of course - it was SOOOO good :D And the boys had a lovely time playing with fire - it must be in their genes :) Saturday morning, after a trip to the pubic pool - again - the 'M Family' - as we call them (sounds better in Danish), went back home and we spent the afternoon shopping and preparing for a dinner party with friends that same evening. A couple of these friends (Erik and Annette) we'd only seen briefly in December - and that was after not having seen them for over 20 years, so it was great getting some more time together and we had a lovely, lovely evening, with lots of good food - and wine of course :) In the photo below you can see chocolate and 'flødeboller'. Flødeboller is very Danish - it's stiff egg-whites with a bottom of marzipan/biscuit and covered in dark chocolate - that's the classic 'version'. By now you can get them with all kind of flavours and with white chocolate, etc. (as you can see below) Sunday Per was feeling a little bit 'used' - but we were still up quite early to do a bit of cleaning up after last night - as my brother and sister-in-law (Jens and Marianne) were coming for breakfast. Before they arrived I was sitting at the dining table and suddenly had another 'visitor' - or actually a couple of visitors and some of them hungry and thirsty :)
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We've almost been here for 2 weeks now - hard to believe! The weather has continued to be almost perfect. We've had one day with rain and then a couple of days with a shower or two - so that's not bad for spring in Denmark. It could have rained for 2 weeks :) Per had some meetings Monday and Tuesday this week, where I just relaxed at home. Wednesday our friends Søren and Anette came to visit. We had a lovely breakfast together and then took a walk to Gilleleje and then back to have some lunch, before they left to pick up their grand-kids. (But we'll be seeing them soon again in Greece) Later Wednesday Mette and Silke arrived, to stay for 3 days. Thursday morning Per went to the public pool with Silke and later we drove to Helsingør to have lunch and visit some friends, Arne and Inger. After visiting Inger and Arne we did some grocery shopping and then went home to Mette and Morten's to do dinner and say hello to the rest of the family - including Maze the cat :D (Made us miss Misty and Molly....) When we got back to 'our' house later that evening it was still light outside - summer in Denmark means the sun doesn't go down till 9-10pm - so Silke just had time to do a few somersaults on the trampoline. Our 'last day' with Tina, Janus, Lucas and Marcus - and what a wonderful day. Again the weather was amazing - clear blue sky and lots and lots of sunshine. We had a quiet morning, where grand-dad took Lucas to the public pool and when they came back we walked into town (Gilleleje) along the water - such a beautiful walk. And then it was time for lunch in town. We found a sweet little inn - as I think you would call it - and we had amazing fresh sea-food. So yummy!! After lunch it was time for a nap :D Marcus was completely relaxed while Per was swinging him in the hammock - but then, who wouldn't be relaxed just lying there :)
On Saturday Mette had arranged a lovely day for all of us. We met in Helsingør and boarded an old train - there's probably a name for it..... but let's just call it 'old' for now :) It was a lovely ride - starting out in the open carriage and then we moved to a closed carriage to have our lunch. After the train ride we arrived in Klampenborg - from where we walked to the forest (Dyrehaven). And here - in the middle of the forest is 'Bakken' - an amusement park - loved by all Danes, especially the kids :) I remember going to Bakken as a kid - and it was just so special. Not only did you go to an amusement park, but it was in the middle of a beautiful forest with lots of deer - so a double whammer. :D After a couple of hours on 'Bakken' we needed a bit of peace and quiet, so we sat down, just outside Bakken and had a glass of wine - and some very big ice creams :) An absolutely lovely day - and we were all very tired when driving back in the train - except of course, the kids.... they were still full of beans :D
We have arrived in Denmark - ready for some spring time enjoyment. We had an easy flight(s) and we're now in 'our' bach in Gilleleje - a lovely summer house, 100 m. from the water - and about 1.5 km. from Gilleleje. And Gilleleje is one of our favourite small towns in Zealand. (Still find it so funny that we come from Zealand in Denmark and moved to NEW Zealand :) Anyway - the weather is beautiful but cold - which is absolutely fine. I would rather have it a bit cool but with clear blue sky and sunshine. And the spring colours are amazing. All the trees are this crisp apple green colour and the birds are all love sick and very noisy - in a very nice way :) Just what I wanted :) . And then of course the family :) This long weekend we have Tina, Janus, Lucas and Marcus staying - and today (Friday) the weather is a bit wet..... but it should be better tomorrow :) Our second to last weekend before we're leaving for Europe, and as usual so much to do before we leave.... not just packing and getting ready but also making sure we got to see everybody before leaving. Saturday we started with a good long walk - going out for breakfast, which is what we usually do. Then in the afternoon I went to a quilting show with Gaye: I've always wanted to do quilting, but I don't think I've got the patience for it - and I definitely haven't got the technique or tools - never touched a sewing machine..... but I love, love the finished product. Here's a few of the quilts that really 'spoke' to me. The last one is my clear favourite!! After the quilting show we went to Russell and Gaye's for dinner - and Judy and Dave came as well :D We didn't have time to cook so we ordered Indian food via Uber Eats - so easy - and good food :) And then today - Sunday - we went to Matakana to visit Roy and Alison - where we bought both our cats 15 years ago - and they're still good friends :) While we had a cup of tea we said hello to the 3 cats - and then of course Ruby - the dog :) Later some other friends of Roy and Alison's arrived - Ian and Jan - and we then went to see Sculptureum - a beautiful place in Matakana with lots of art, birds, rabbits, etc. Quite a mix of interesting things :) After a nice long day - with a lovely lunch - we had a nice drive back to Auckland, admiring the autumn colours.....
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