A Bit of Jutland Close to Home

Danfoss is a Danish company based within cycling distance of where we lived in 2022-23.

 

D. noticed this new sign on a building less three miles from our house.

It is very close to my physical therapy site so I stopped by one day.

I put on D.'s cycling jacket

and walked in the unlocked door. I asked the first person I saw if he spoke Danish. He was very confused and told me the company was from Orange County, California. 

I did not take a picture of the work area

but decided it was ok to take a picture of this.

I'll investigate more another time.

Missing the Excitement

It turns out it was not a coronation because there was no placing of the crown on the king's head. It was an accession, the, "act or process by which someone rises to a position of honor or power". It even showed up on my calendar.

It even showed up on my calendar.

The few Danish organizations I follow on social media highlighted the event, too.

The bus system explained why they were flying the flag.

The Royal Run shared lots of pictures from previous races.

I did not wake up early to watch all the proceedings, but was able to see the King waving from the balcony and listen to the analysis afterward.

I like reading about the changing of the flags and royal monogram. 

I am sorry to have missed the events, but maybe I'll be there for another exciting event.

Election Day

Not here, although we did just reach the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

AMENDMENT XIX
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Election results in Denmark

Why do some people get their own pole and others have two or three people?

Khader is a Danish-Syrian member of the Danish Parliament with the
Conservative People's Party, but used to be with the
Social Liberal Party and then founded the New Alliance. 

If you look carefully in the background above the
red mailbox you might see the circus advertisement.

This is the only one I saw with a message, which I think says
willing for plain talk and dialogue or maybe ready for talk and dialogue.

There was an article on the election before the results were in and this was written afterward. It looks like the prime minister will resign and the left will return to power.

If you are interested here are a couple more articles (Google Translate helps!).
The Local
CPH Post
Jyllands-Posten
Politiken

Last Day of Classes

Final exams can be a big deal, but maybe it is different in different places. When I was in Denmark it was the last day of classes before a long weekend and then the beginning of exams. There was quite a celebration, with the oldest students dressing up.

There is no drinking age, but you have to be
16 to buy lighter products and 18 to buy hard liquor.

These guys were so happy to pose for a picture in the grocery store.
Their crate of beer is to the right.

Everyone gathers in the central park, drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Here are few photos from the local newspaper.

The locals volunteer to keep an eye on things.

The police were there, too, but also just milling about.

Not quite like where we live!

Flora and Fauna

It was peak lilac season - three different colors and all smelled fabulous!

An amazing collection of rhododendrons and maybe a few azaleas

The buckeye (chestnut) trees were in full bloom,
making me wish I were there in the fall.

And a few animals (not including deer, which I saw twice, and pheasants)

Calves instead of sheep on the way to grocery store this year

My favorites - non-stinging moon jellies
(vandman - translated as waterman)

Not only was this the first time I had ever seen a brandman (fireman - the stinging kind) in Denmark, but the teenagers I was with said it was the first one they had seen, too. I did not pick it up in order to get a better picture.

Like going home

It had been two years since I had been to Denmark and the direct, nonstop tickets were cheaper than going home. Plus I was invited to a Eurovision party. How could I say no?

not me

I bought new running tights because last time I took pictures with my mind's eye, but I really wanted some photos. It slowed me down because I kept taking pictures, but it did help me run farther because I wanted more pictures!

Here are a few of the paths I followed.

A penny saved

There were a lot of things I didn't buy today.

Only 80 DKK ($12.50)!  I want all three.

Didn't need to look at the price to know it is more than I can afford.

pretty oilcloths

So cute!  Only 20 DKK ($3), but I want one of each.

Driscoll's in DK?  I have also seen US donuts and toy stores.  Stop!!

Rocky Mountain Marshmallows, a true American tradition from Elk Grove, IL.

I am not sure why I suddenly want Fjallraven, but I am resisting,
especially since it is probably less expensive in the US.  And it is Swedish.

Now in LA!