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Archive for October, 2007

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

From Waupoos to Copenhagen



I arrived back in Copenhagen yesterday, after vacationing in the area where I grew up, Prince Edward County, Ontario Canada. I spent my childhood and some of my adult years in what most people would refer to as "the sticks," in an area known as "Waupoos." Waupoos is an Indian name that means rabbit. The nearest town is Picton with a whopping population of around 4,000. I can remember back ...

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Halloween in Copenhagen



If you happen to be in Copenhagen on Halloween fear not, Danes also enjoy the scary tradition as much as their North American counterparts.

If you are interested in carving a jack-o-lantern, visit: Dansk Jagt- og Skovbrugs museum, Folehavevej 15-17, Hørsholm.
It all happens Sunday the 28th of October between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 15:00 p.m.
Cost: 40 Dkr. For children under 18 entrance is free. The pumpkin costs: 25 Dkr.

A spooky Halloween ...

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty



Millions of people the world over will participate in two minutes silence in tribute and memory to those less fortunate in the world. The tribute hopes to serve as a reminder that the governments and people in general should be actively trying to banish poverty the world over.

In Copenhagen the activities for International Poverty Day will be held at the City Square beginning at 5:00 p.m. today (so if you skiddaddle ...

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Across the Pond



Greetings from beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario in Canada. This is my hometown and it's still as lovely as ever. In fact, it's getting lovelier by the day. It seems that every time I come there are more and more vineyards, visitors and spas.

Sorry, if I've been a little AWOL from the blog thing. I arrived at Toronto International Airport on Wednesday and have had jet lag ever since. ...

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Shop 'Til You Drop



If you happen to be in Copenhagen from the 20th to the 21st of October and are interested in finding a bargain, why not check out the Designer Forum . During this annual, weekend event it is possible to save from 40-80% on name brand clothing like Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Acne Jeans and Katvig. Tickets already went on sale the 20thof September but there are still some left. Not all ...

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Run, run, run



If you are in Copenhagen today you may wish to check out Denmark's oldest marathon. This is the 39th time this event has taken place. Up to 19,000 people are expected to take part in the 13 kilometre long tour through Dyrehaven (near Copenhagen Alle.) Although it looks like it's too late to participate, it will be quite a sight to see as there could possibly be upwards of 30,000 participants depending ...

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Check out Tjenesten



Today i worked on a Danish comedy series. We filmed in Copenhagen and the finished product will be shown on DR2 (a TV station here). They will be showing 10 episodes from November to December. I played a little part as a television journalist.

It was actually quite fun. I can't say too much about it as it may be top secret, not sure. I didn't get any sleep the night before so ...