So I've packed my bags and said a very sad goodbye to John at the airport.I really didn't want to leave but I have to keep going so that I can return again.This time it is off to Denmark for my Uncle Orla's 75th birthday.He is not expecting me so hopefully it will be a surprise.Another 10,000 km with Singapore Airlines. I arrived in Copenhagen at 8 in the morning to about a foot of snow on the ground and went to spend a few hours with Anni, Mom's friend for ye...

Another uneventful flight with Ryan Air. The only major event was the foot of snow in Billund, Denmark but it had been there for a few days to all the runways were plowed and passable. Eric, my cousin, picked me up and we went back to Orla and Birthe and had a very nice hot meal. Ryan Air food leaves very much to be desired (both in price and quality). On Tuesday morning we had to go and do the final shopping before Christmas Eve so we dug the VW out and w...

Monday morning saw me off to Copenhagen for a few days with one of Mom's oldest friends. Anni and Mom met in Edinburgh. Mom and Anni became friends and when Anni went back to Copenhagen in the mid sixties Mom went with her. Mom lived for two years in Copenhagen. Hence why Mom knew Danish before she ever met Dad! Mom and Dad actually met in Toronto. Go figure. Anni met me at the bus stop and it was sure great to see her. The last time I saw Anni was for Mo...

So a busy couple of weeks is coming up. Today was not so busy. Orla, Birthe and I went to pick plums to can for the winter. The plum picking was much easier than I expected. Step 1 climb the tree (see picture); Step 2 shake the tree very hard; and Step 3 pick up all the plums that have fallen to the ground (see picture). All in all a very relaxing day before heading to Skagen tomorrow. (Aug 17) Travel day to Skagen, the most northern point of Denmark where...

Travel day today. Off to Denmark to visit Dad's brothers and sister-in-laws and my many cousins. Chris' daughter-in-law, Moire dropped me off at the airport this morning as Chris had a long standing hair appointment that she could not miss. Chris I totally understand. I need to see my hairdresser soon! The flight from Edinburgh to Billund Denmark took just over an hour. It was great to arrive and have family meeting me there. Orla and Birthe (my aunt and u...