My second week in a place called Copenhagen

Old couple dating in Tivoli

It has been almost 14 days since i left my extraordinary life in Philippines. And right now, i badly miss my life there. Not that i don't have a life here in Denmark but of course that's another story, life here is very different. My body clock is already adjusted although i often have shallow sleeps. Deep and scary dreams visit me often. I hope to enroll for their language class by next month. Most of the times i walk outside to enjoy the fresh air, the breeze, the classic life in Denmark has to offer you everyday. I've tasted a lot of their food, drinks, and culture. Smiling and happy people is everywhere. Now i understand and i can attest why Denmark has the tittle of being "World's happiest country".

I was trying to catch a dove.

In front of the City Hall

Green lights on!

 
 Let me talk about transportation. They've a very systematic daily routes. It's good and advisable to have your own bike if you want to tour around or even buy something in Netto (a famous store like mini-stop in Ph, you cannot see sari sari store type). You can go wherever you want as long as you can, bike everywhere. It's also good if you have a car, when was it no as an answer? It's very normal to see first class cars on the street. Your destination looks very near if you look at the map, but OH NO. The buses have a schedule too, so it means if you lose the 7:00 am you'll wait for another bus which will take you another 30 mins to wait. But the bus sched is the opposite of the trains. The longest time you can spend waiting for Metro train and S train could be a max of 10 mins. There are some taxi cars you can see but they're very few. The Danes really value time.

Inside the Kobenhavn Central Station

I am very much amazed how they treat their family. Unlike Filipino fathers, the Danes fathers, are much more caring. They can be in-charge to their kids everyday. Just like my Uncle Poul who can bake, he always cook, I bet he used to send Kat and Kenneth to a day care when they were kids before work. Until now, he never change. He is very sweet, caring and loving to Auntie. Here they say: Husband nor wife, everything and everyone should be equal. 

About Scenes- You know, even if tour is not your priority, It will always looks like you do. You'll always say WOW to each sides your eyes can capture not because I am new here. NO,  because Denmark is really is. A very beautiful part of the world.  

I was thinking of writing letters for everyone i love today, but it looks like I shared my amazement instead. So... Here goes my September letters.

Dear Mama,

Playing with the graduate autumn leaves

I miss you so much... I hope everything is fine.You and Papa's birthday is about to come. I wish you good health. I love you.

Dear friends,
I miss you all. Whenever we talk i laugh, and you tend to energize my veins. I hope to chat with you regularly, if you're free talk to me please... and thank you for those who continuously does that. I sincerely appreciate your virtual presence. I love you all. Take care always.

My favorite street in Gentofte

Dear Love,
Where were you last night? (Love: library) 
Me: NO you're with me in my dreams. Hahaha
I remember you everyday... I hope for your heavy loads to be lightened. Don't lose your temper when sometimes i tease you. I'll be patient.. I know you care, Thank you for your UNENDING love i guess? haha I love you...  

Dear God,
I feel your blessings everyday. My soul is thirsting for you Lord. I feel incomplete for having missed Sunday Masses for two consecutive weeks. Please bless and take care of the people i love. Send us your angels to guide us everyday. I miss all but I'll be strong because when you sent me here I know your purposes. I trust you Lord, Thank you for your love. I love you so much.

Ph-Dha-Cph

Umalis kami ng bahay ng ala una ng hapon, Sep 13, 2012 hatid ng aking pamilya sa paliparan. Hindi naging madali sa akin ang pag-alis ng bansa. Literal na nahirapan ako dahil sa sobra sa baggage allowance ang nais kong dalhin na kagamitan. Ganun pa man, nakaalis din, mahigpit ang yakap ng nanay kong naluluha sa aking final na pagpasok sa terminal. kontrolado ko ang emosyon ko. Habang nakapila at naghihintay makaalis ng eroplano, kausap ko naman sa cell phone ang special na tao sa buhay ko pabaon rin ang mga salitang ingat.  

Sa eroplano ng Qatar airways ako ay namangha dahil una, may kanya kanyang entertainer (playbook) ang bawat pasahero. Pangalawa, di ka mararamdam ng gutom o uhaw sa complimentary food and beverages na handa para sayo. Unang beses ko itong travel abroad at hindi biro ang haba ng pagupo sa eroplano. Sa gitna ng dalawang lalaki ako ay naluha bandang 2,000 miles na ang layo mula sa pilipinas. Matapos lumuha pinilit kong pigilan at punasan nalang ang luha ko ngunit niyakap ng braso ko ang aking mga mata at tuluyan nang humagulgol na nagtagal ng 5 minuto, mabuti nalang madilim ang eroplano at may kanya kanyang headphone. Naalala ko ang nanay ko, ang mahal ko, ang pamilya ko, ang mukhaad friends ko, ang moj, at ang busy kong buhay sa pilipinas. Sa awa ng Diyos nakarating ako sa Qatar ng maayos. Sa airport ng Qatar ako naghintay ng sampung oras para sa eroplano papuntang copenhagen. Sa paghihintay nakilala ko ang 1 pamilya na Iranians, nagusap kami at nagstay ako sa kanila ng ilang oras hanggang sila ay makalipad. 

Nilibang ko ang aking sarili sa duty free, nagpicture, nagantay ng umaga para sa final na destinasyon. 

Mula Doha, lumipad ako ng 7 oras papuntang copenhagen at duon, sinalubong ako sa airport ng aking pinsan. Namangha agad ako sa metro train ng denmark na walang nagmamaniubra. Lamig rin ang sumalubong sa akin pagtapak ng aking mga paa sa labas ng paliparan. Sa wakas narating ko ang denmark ng Alas 4 ng hapon sep 14, 2012. 

Nagpahinga at naglakad ng 20 mins sa labas, kumain ng kanin at natikman ang napakasarap na luto ni uncle poul. Matapos nun, nagantay sa ibang pinsan na nagluto ng Tinola. Uminom sila matapos ng dinner at ako nagdecide na matulog at magpahinga. Napagod ako sa higit isang araw na byahe ko, ngunit marami akong natutunan. 

Ngayong ikalawang araw ko, nagpunta ako sa bahay ng mga pinsan ko, first time ko makakita ng apple tree, kumain ng fresh apple tree na makikita mo lang kung saan saan. kumain naman kami ng Calderetang napakasap luto ng kanilang kaibigan. Ngayon ay hotdog. Ang daming pagkain... tataba ako rito. 

Sa kabilang mundo, ang mga mahal ko sa buhay ay binabagyo nanaman, malakas ang ulan at muntik nanaman daw bumaha.. nagaalala na ako.. Panginoon, panatilihin nyo po silang nasa mabuting kalagayan. ingatan nyo po sila. Maraming salamat po sa lakas. Alas dose na pala sa pilipinas kaya ako inaantok.  Ciao!