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road-trip around Denmark (part two)

26 Friday Jun 2015

Posted by jensine in photography, travel

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art, Öresund bridge, Denmark, Humelbaek, Karen Blixen, literature, Louisiana, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Malmo, Museum of Modern Art, photography, photos, road trip, sculpture, Smørrebrød, travel

After spending the day in Copenhagen my Godmother and I took the Öresund bridge to Malmo. This 8km long bridge links Denmark with Sweden and is quite amazing, sadly the grey skies and murky air didn’t allow a great view but it was an experience none the less.

I may not be a beer drinker but I couldn't resist this licorice beer in the lovely gastro pub "Peas &Honey", malmo

I may not be a beer drinker but I couldn’t resist this licorice beer in the lovely gastro pub “Peas &Honey”, Malmo

still raining in Malmo but the old town Centre was very pretty

still raining in Malmo but the old town center was very pretty

City Hall Malmo

City Hall Malmo

fountain outside City Hall

fountain outside City Hall

After a wet morning in Sweden we returned back to Denmark and traveled up the coast of Zealand, the largest of the Danish islands, to the tiny town of Rungstedlund. This is where the Danish author Karen Blixen (pen name Isak Dinesen) was born, lived and died. She wrote the world renowned autobiographical-novel Out Of Africa and many other stories and books.

I may not have known much about her before I went but I was fascinated by her life story and really enjoyed my visit to her home, now a museum.

Karen Blixen's house, view from the road

Karen Blixen’s house, view from the road

this was her home for most of her life, her only time somewhere else were the 17 years spent on her farm in Kenya

this was her home for most of her life, her only time somewhere else were the 17 years spent on her farm in Kenya

too wet to sit outdoors

too wet to sit outdoors

little colourful birdhouses hanging on many trees

little colourful birdhouses hanging on many trees

tranquil bridge

tranquil bridge

tehre are benches scattereted all over the grounds, each with their own name - this one is called bench of praises (I hope I got the translation right1)

there are benches scattered all over the grounds, each with their own name – this one is called bench of praises (I hope I got the translation right1)

this door leads to the room where Karen Blixen wrote - it is still the way she left it

this door leads to the room where Karen Blixen wrote – it is still the way she left it

Karen Blixen's life mask

Karen Blixen’s life mask

After we had our Smørrebrød and a cup of tea/coffee we headed further up the coast to Humelbaek and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. This incredible museum has not only got a beautiful view but unique underground galleries. My Godmother and I spent a few hours wandering around and enjoying sculptures, paintings and photography – and of course another Smørrebrød before we left.

wood sculpture waiting for the next big exhibition

wood sculpture waiting for the next big exhibition

more preparations for the upcoming exhibition

more preparations for the upcoming exhibition

A Henry Moore sculpture with a view

A Henry Moore sculpture with a view

I loved this modern sculpture of a diving board

I loved this modern sculpture of a diving board

some moving sculpture

some moving sculpture

view from above

view from above

some more art

some more art

KUSAMA INSTALLATION - amazing in real life - not so good in photo

KUSAMA INSTALLATION – amazing in real life – not so good in photo

a detail from the famous ALEXANDER CALDER sculpture

a detail from the famous ALEXANDER CALDER sculpture

even the seagulls like to hang out here

even the seagulls like to hang out here

some boat passing by

some boat passing by

an indoor lamp

an indoor lamp

As it was getting late my Godmother and I decided it was time to  find a place for the night so we drove back towards Germany and found a lovely hotel in Kerteminde, on the island Funen.

 

To read about how this trip began, and ended click on the links below:

road-trip around Denmark (part one)

road-trip around Denmark (part three)

road-trip around Denmark (part one)

26 Friday Jun 2015

Posted by jensine in photography, travel

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Copenhagen, Denmark, photography, photos, road trip, travel

Last week I headed up to Denmark with my Godmother, a road-trip that was filled with gorgeous scenery, culture, grey skies and a lot of sneezing on my part. And sadly the weather wasn’t on it’s best behaviour and decided to give us autumn instead of summer –  lots of rain and gusty winds.

But my Godmother and I made the best of our “Fahrt ins Blaue” (trip into the blue) and even ended up in Malmö, Sweden, for a night as Copenhagen was all booked up! And of course I had my camera with me, and even though the weather didn’t provide the best light I did take a few snaps of our road-trip around Sweden.

the lovely B&B we stayed in Sonnerupgaard, near Roskilde. It is an old Estate in the middle of wheat fields.

the lovely B&B we stayed in Sonnerupgaard, near Roskilde. An old Estate in the middle of wheat fields.

wheat as far as the eye can see

wheat as far as the eye can see

a very old oak tree just outside our door

a very old oak tree just outside our door

a light hanging over a church square

a light hanging over a church square

light2

this is where all the fun happens in Copenhagen, the Tivoli a 19th-century amusement park that still opens it's doors

this is where all the fun happens in Copenhagen, the Tivoli a 19th-century amusement park that still opens it’s doors

I loved the multi-coloured roof-tiles

I loved the multi-coloured roof-tiles

way up too high for me - I think

way up too high for me – I think

tivolo2

royal red letter boxes

royal red letter boxes

detail from the fountain in front of Copenhagen City Hall

detail from the fountain in front of Copenhagen City Hall

detail from the fountain in front of Copenhagen City Hall

detail from the fountain in front of Copenhagen City Hall

lighting the way

lighting the way

Copenhagen coat of arms

Copenhagen coat of arms

guarding Copenhagen City Hall

guarding Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen City Hall

cranes and building sites everywhere you look

cranes and building sites everywhere you look

the Stork Fountain

the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

detail from the Stork Fountain

water gargoyle outside the Royal Copenhagen Flagship store

water gargoyle outside the Royal Copenhagen Flagship store

lamps inside

lamps inside

a bell

a bell

along the canal

along the canal

windows railing window1 window3

Nyhaven - the old port in Copenhagen

Nyhaven – the old port in Copenhagen

lighthouse rudder boyen nagoya

anyone want some smorrebrod (butter and bread)

anyone want some smorrebrod (butter and bread)

a busy bee

a busy bee

a modern building

a modern building

an angle blessing the ships on their way out of the port

an angle blessing the ships on their way out of the port

the Little Mermaid  from H.C. Andersen's fairytail

the Little Mermaid from H.C. Andersen’s fairytale

some old church

some old church

inside a lovely little cafe called MorMor (grandmother)

inside a lovely little cafe called MorMor (grandmother)

a cup of coffee before we leave

a cup of coffee before we leave

 

To read about how this trip went on click on the links below:

road-trip around Denmark (part two)

road-trip around Denmark (part three)

 

sunny day in Skerries

08 Friday May 2015

Posted by jensine in photography

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Ireland, North County Dublin, photography, photos, road trip, Skerries, windmills

Deciding to make the most of a sunny day a friend and I took a road trip down to Skerries yesterday afternoon. This quaint sea side town in North County Dublin is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. So while we were there we visited the famous windmills, visited a few beautiful shops had a delicious lunch and the most delicious ice-cream. All in all it was the perfect sunny day in Skerries.

outside the beautiful shop "The Sweet Treat" in courtyard of the Mills

outside the beautiful shop “The Sweet Treat” in courtyard of the Mills

shop blue_red

pink wheel in the mills

pink wheel in the mills

I want to steal the bright green scales

I want to steal the bright green scales

a press

a press

some cogs

some cogs

window2

no idea what this does

no idea what this does

gog2

the older of the two mills (1500s)

the older of the two mills (1500s)

windmill2

fresh buds

fresh buds

this mill worked until the 1920s

this mill worked until the 1920s

windmill1

the wheel that turns the roof around to face the wind

the wheel that turns the roof around to face the wind

windmill_detail roofs

mill side home

mill side home

cherry

guess what this is!

guess what this is!

red1 orangespool window1 pots teapots

preety shadows

preety shadows

some afternoon tea

some afternoon tea

along the pier

along the pier

boats

best ice-cream  shop around- Storm in a Teaup

best ice-cream shop around- Storm in a Teaup

greenwheel bench

road tripping

13 Wednesday Jun 2012

Posted by jensine in day to day, Ireland, photography, work and play

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ABBA, B&B, Carrick-a-Rede, Carrickfergus, Cushendall, Giant's Causeway, Ireland, karaoke sessions, nature, northern ireland, outdoors, photography, photos, road trip, rope bridge, salty sea air, travel, vacation

It’s the middle of the week and I feel like Monday. The reason for this mild confusion and complete disorientation is the fact that I went road tripping on Monday and only came back late last night from a spontaneous trip up North with my lovely friend and her new car Baby.

We decided to ignore the weather and took the coast road from Belfast over Carrickfergus and Cushendall, past Carrick-a-Rede and its famous Rope Bridge to The Giant’s Causeway. It was beautiful drive and we had our fair share of sun but with drops of rain here and there. ABBA was our constant companion and in-between our private (in my case off-key) karaoke sessions we stopped to see the sights, smell the salty sea air and enjoy the stunning views.

Our first stop, after a pee and coffee break at an outlet store just behind the border (and yes we couldn’t help but browse) was Carrickfergus (Rock of Fergus). This little coastal town is built around an old castle by the same name and this old Norman fortress is one of the best preserved on the island. As we wandered around entering times long past and exploring what history has left behind we soaked up the sun and sights.

the top of Carrickfergus

an outdoor window-seat in the oldest part of the castle

peak-a-boo with the sea

one of many large metal rings, for what I do not know

On our way back to the car we passed a tiny little marina, fishing boats merrily boobing in the water, a crumbling tower sparkling in the sun light and a big seagull waved us goodbye.

From Carrickfergus the scenic coastal road took us around many bends, up and down hills and had stunning views around every corner. Because we didn’t want the bossy sat-nav woman to give out to us all the time we went “vintage” and I read the map, while trying to find the hidden signs and decipher them. We passed by idyllic villages and remote houses set back into the hills, stunning view from their panorama windows enticing the thought to maybe quite the city life after all. And a particular little town called Ballygalley made me smile and come up with all sorts of rhymes making my friend laugh so hard we nearly ended up flying off the cliff.

But after a long and beautiful drive we arrived at Cushendall where our B&B was hidden away. Our map withheld the information so our trusty female companion was released out of the glove compartment and in commandeering tones instructed us where to go. The lovely landlady greeted us with a smile that was only trumped by the spectacular view and offered us tea and home made cake before we went out again to look for a few waterfalls.

morning view from our B&B

With our walking shoes on we entered Glenariff Forest and decided on the shorter and more scenic route, after all dusk was approaching fast. The greens of the forest were damp from the fresh rain, a wet, woody scent was in the air and we could hear the rushing water in the distance. We walked down man-made wooden steps and suddenly it was there, the cold water glistening in the last rays of sun light, inviting us to jump in. Although tempted we declined the invitation, skinny dipping in the shade is not so much fun after all and the water was a funny shade of brown.  After enjoying the waterfalls and our downwards walk we made our way back to the car, puffing and panting up hill. With a final look over the valley down towards the sea we drank huge gulps of water and set back to Cushendall our tummies growling for food.

shamrocks under a tree

waterfall in the woods

small waterfall

After a button-popping amount of food and a good nights sleep the sun woke us to the smell of a lovely full Irish breakfast. Not able to resist the alluring scent of sizzling bacon, eggs, tomatoes and sausages we savored every bite hoping that our clean plates would mean sunny skies. As we put our bags in the trunk and said goodbye, the wonderful landlady gave me a freshly baked loaf of boiled fruit bread complimenting me on my sunny nature and sense of humour. If the view hadn’t made me happy that morning her lovely words would have.

With map in hand we wound our way around the coastal bends towards Carrick-a-Rede, chasing the sun as the rain let the windscreen wipers work overtime. But as we parked the car and made our way toward the famous rope bridge the clouds moved on and made way for warm rays and sunny light. The short stroll to the rope bridge was as active as an anthill with visitors from west and east taking photos, viewing and chatting. Most braved the winds and dared to cross the  60metes drop into the crashing waves below on the short rope bridge, only few declined and decided to go for a wander on the marginally safer cliffs edge. The dare devils that we are, we happily skipped and bounced our way over to the little island that use to be a fisherman’s paradise and is now a bird sanctuary.

Carrick-a-Rede-Rope-Bridge

a sign on the island

a view from the island

flowers on the edge of the cliff, one foot out of place and a deep drop down

safely fenced in

detail from the door to the rope bridge

Back safe and sound on the mainland my friend and I took a little walk back to the car admiring the views, enjoying the sun and taking our time. The wind played with our hair and carried the squawking, squeaking and shouting of the birds over the cliffs edge making the air alive with noise and smells too.

But the hedges along the side of the cliff were just as alive, with bees buzzing, flies summing and insects crawling around on a variety of leaves and flowers. And just as we turned the last bend we had a stunning view on Sheep Island. Sadly as soon as were back in the car the Irish weather had caught up with us again and a downpour of water accompanied us all the way up to Giant’s Causeway.

view on the bridge from the mainland

some honeysuckle growing on the cliff

some pretty and prickly thistle

Sheep island, only accessible by boat

Water was running down the roads when we pulled into the car park at Giant’s Causeway so we decided to flee the rain and take some refreshments in the tea-rooms. Again the variety of visitors was interesting to watch and after a short wait we were ushered in to the warm but mainly dry dining hall. A wide selection of Irish goodies was laid out, ready and waiting to be picked but my friend and I settled on some scones with butter, jam and cream and some hot tea. As we waited for the rain to subside we munched happily on our treats and watched the waiters hurry around serving soup, sandwiches and cakes, always in a flurry ,always with a searching look and a the question “is this for you” in their eyes.

scones … photo taken for a specific someone

dining under chandeliers

Although there was still a bit of a drizzle and the skies were still gray we wandered down to the magnification causeway. These 60 million year old volcanic formations are really a wondrous sight. It is hard to believe that these hexagonal basalt columns are completely natural, it is however not surprising that this unique work of nature is such a visitors attraction and has inspired the locals to tell the story of the Giant Finn McCool and how he made the causeway to cross over to Scotland.

Giant’s Causeway

as it is slippy, wet and windy this could come in handy

some hexagonal volcanic stones

The Giant’s boot lies discarded on the stones

Slowly, wet and happy we made our way back to the car and as we turned away from the coast and headed back towards Dublin ABBA sang “The Winner takes it all” . We wholeheartedly agreed, feeling like winners as we took two wonderful days filled with memories back home with us and in my case even some delicious homemade cake.

last view of the coast

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