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Hey, folks! Greetings from Odense! We have entered the next phase of our trip- here’s the latest.
Our last night in Copenhagen was excellent. We had dinner at an outdoor venue with a collection of diverse food vendors. We ate and enjoyed desert as the sun went down against the golden backdrop of the city. Cyclists and pedestrians filled the neighboring streets as a DJ played hip hop- yes, it was awesome.
The following morning, we did some light shopping on the Stroget in Copenhagen Central before boarding the bus for Odense at 1:00 PM. The drive took about 2 hours, during which we drove over the Storebælt, the 3rd largest suspension bridge in the world. We then arrived at the destination we had been waiting for: Sct. Knuds Gymnasium. Our Danes were waiting for us with comforting smiles and open arms- it was sweet to see students enthusiastically reuniting with the Danes they had stayed with earlier in the school year. After a quick tour of Sct. Knuds, students were off to spend the night getting settled in with their host families in Odense.
This morning, our Bay Shore travelers commuted to school in true Danish fashion- many walked while others rode bicycles. The school day started with an introductory lesson in Danish (turns out it’s tough), followed by different class sessions with Bay Shore students shadowing their hosts. After a lunch in the school canteen, we were off for a tour of Odense.
Fighting a strong wind, we walked into the center of Odense and explored local attractions. Odense is the hometown of Hans Christian Anderson, and students had the chance to visit the house of his youth (now a museum). Nearby, St. Canute’s Cathedral looms over the city square. Students were able to explore this historic structure, which is the location where Hans Christian Anderson was confirmed as a boy. Another day in Denmark means another day exploring the rich history of Europe.
Lastly, we walked to Odense City Hall for a lecture by Claus Houden, City Councilman of Odense, on how the city is dealing with climate change by setting goals for sustainable development. This was an informative lecture about how the city is trying to help its citizens feel empowered to make practical adjustments to their lifestyles to reduce negative impact on the environment. Students asked thoughtful questions, and Houden was impressed by our Bay Shore students.
That’s all for now- we’re back at home getting ready to eat dinner. We have another packed day tomorrow. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
Our last night in Copenhagen was excellent. We had dinner at an outdoor venue with a collection of diverse food vendors. We ate and enjoyed desert as the sun went down against the golden backdrop of the city. Cyclists and pedestrians filled the neighboring streets as a DJ played hip hop- yes, it was awesome.
The following morning, we did some light shopping on the Stroget in Copenhagen Central before boarding the bus for Odense at 1:00 PM. The drive took about 2 hours, during which we drove over the Storebælt, the 3rd largest suspension bridge in the world. We then arrived at the destination we had been waiting for: Sct. Knuds Gymnasium. Our Danes were waiting for us with comforting smiles and open arms- it was sweet to see students enthusiastically reuniting with the Danes they had stayed with earlier in the school year. After a quick tour of Sct. Knuds, students were off to spend the night getting settled in with their host families in Odense.
This morning, our Bay Shore travelers commuted to school in true Danish fashion- many walked while others rode bicycles. The school day started with an introductory lesson in Danish (turns out it’s tough), followed by different class sessions with Bay Shore students shadowing their hosts. After a lunch in the school canteen, we were off for a tour of Odense.
Fighting a strong wind, we walked into the center of Odense and explored local attractions. Odense is the hometown of Hans Christian Anderson, and students had the chance to visit the house of his youth (now a museum). Nearby, St. Canute’s Cathedral looms over the city square. Students were able to explore this historic structure, which is the location where Hans Christian Anderson was confirmed as a boy. Another day in Denmark means another day exploring the rich history of Europe.
Lastly, we walked to Odense City Hall for a lecture by Claus Houden, City Councilman of Odense, on how the city is dealing with climate change by setting goals for sustainable development. This was an informative lecture about how the city is trying to help its citizens feel empowered to make practical adjustments to their lifestyles to reduce negative impact on the environment. Students asked thoughtful questions, and Houden was impressed by our Bay Shore students.
That’s all for now- we’re back at home getting ready to eat dinner. We have another packed day tomorrow. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
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