We're back in Sweden, in a city this time. Started out the first night in style, stayed out until 4 am at this Czech bar with karaoke and dancing. Alison and I sang Holiday, and would've made Madonna's ears bleed with our drunken version. It doesn't get dark at night, EVER. We were up all night to prove it. Met up with some fun locals here, and some travelers at the hostel we're staying at. Can't get a hold of any hashers here. They are eluding us. Perhaps Per from CH3 put out a global warning on us already....Went on ANOTHER canal tour (Kris, can you believe it???) since Alison really wanted to check it out. I dozed off for some of it, with my lack of sleep the night before, and the gentle rolling boat down the canals, it was very comfy.
Since we can't find out which metro station the underground run starts tonight (it isn't published on their web site!) we're going to check out an ice bar instead. The whole thing is made of ice. It just opened a couple of weeks ago. It will be an earlier night ,however, I hope.
Midsummer's Eve festivals are happening this weekend. They have some kick a** parties planned on the islands here. It sounds like a Swedish version of the burning man in Nevada. We're going, of course, Friday night. I don't think I will be streaking around the
bonfire this time, Muffalotta. haha
Oh, forgot to tell you, in Norway, we hiked a fiord called Preskelolen to the top of Pulpit's Rock. It was narly. I got some incredible photos. Also went to Lillehammer, and checked out the 1994 Winter Olympic site. There were ski jumpers on the ski jump. It was covered with a watered down astroturf and they had no problem getting down. Soooo cool! Many photos, thanks to Alison. We promise to download them as soon as we come across another laptop. The other photos are up now. www.crazyhappenings.com. Well, all except the Munich ones.....opps.
Ok, gotta run now. A nap is most necessary.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Hello from Sweden!
Sorry for the short message last time. We left our dear friend Per this morning and took the train to a little town called Trollhattan, on our way to Oslo. I probably didn't do Copenhagen justice, with all we saw there. We got heaps of photos, so hopefully Alison will sort out the url soon so you can all see them. Got a photo of Hans Christian Anderson's grave, btw, so I can now say I saw Jim Morrison, and Hans. They have so much to do with each other, don't they?
Copenhagen is a lot like Pleasantville, with it's cuteness, clean streets, and overall friendly, middle class population. Dad's prevailed with pushing around baby carriages all over the city. I
saw at least 10 dads to every 1 mom with babies in tow. Also got a Hash shirt to add to the collection with Copenhagen's theme song written on the back (world-wide running club, for those of you who don't have a clue what the Hash House Harriers are). I also want to add I love the comments so many of you respond back to me. I'm not ignoring you, just don't have the time anymore to respond back individually. It's very comforting to hear back from you all though
so please feel free to keep writing.
Trollhattan was Alison's idea. It's very small and quiet, and the only internet access is in the library here. I am hoping to check out some cool stuff tomorrow though, like the waterfalls and the lock system waterways on the canal. At least we can easily walk from one end to the other without getting pooped out. The hostel is very quaint (and dirt cheap Kris!!! heheh).
The days are very long now, as we make our way up North. It didn't get dark until 11pm last night.
Well, that's long enough for you all to read. Oh, for those of you who are sooooo concerned about my plans for grad school. I am still going back, just deferred until next May. Please don't worry about me!
Love always, Carla
Copenhagen is a lot like Pleasantville, with it's cuteness, clean streets, and overall friendly, middle class population. Dad's prevailed with pushing around baby carriages all over the city. I
saw at least 10 dads to every 1 mom with babies in tow. Also got a Hash shirt to add to the collection with Copenhagen's theme song written on the back (world-wide running club, for those of you who don't have a clue what the Hash House Harriers are). I also want to add I love the comments so many of you respond back to me. I'm not ignoring you, just don't have the time anymore to respond back individually. It's very comforting to hear back from you all though
so please feel free to keep writing.
Trollhattan was Alison's idea. It's very small and quiet, and the only internet access is in the library here. I am hoping to check out some cool stuff tomorrow though, like the waterfalls and the lock system waterways on the canal. At least we can easily walk from one end to the other without getting pooped out. The hostel is very quaint (and dirt cheap Kris!!! heheh).
The days are very long now, as we make our way up North. It didn't get dark until 11pm last night.
Well, that's long enough for you all to read. Oh, for those of you who are sooooo concerned about my plans for grad school. I am still going back, just deferred until next May. Please don't worry about me!
Love always, Carla
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Hello from Copenhagen!
Alison and I arrived safely in Denmark. Met up with our friend, Per, who did a phenomenal time showing us around the city and surrounding country side. We saw Hamlet's castle in Zealand, EVERYTHING in the city, Hashed with Per and company Monday night. The theme was
Embassies. We had appropriate beverages at each one. Unfortunately, we were shooed away from the American Embassy so we had to enjoy our JD shots in front of the Canadian one. They didn't care as much about 30 hashers in random regalia drinking and singing dodgy songs.
Kris, I accidentally deleted the Munich photos when I was downloading them. Here is Rick and Carol's email address. Can you scan your photo of King Ludwig's Castle and send it to them?
The photos will be visible eventually. Alison has to fix the web site. I will email you the link when it's all good. Well, I have just been informed we have 4 minutes before we have to leave. Later Everyone!
Love, Carla
Embassies. We had appropriate beverages at each one. Unfortunately, we were shooed away from the American Embassy so we had to enjoy our JD shots in front of the Canadian one. They didn't care as much about 30 hashers in random regalia drinking and singing dodgy songs.
Kris, I accidentally deleted the Munich photos when I was downloading them. Here is Rick and Carol's email address. Can you scan your photo of King Ludwig's Castle and send it to them?
The photos will be visible eventually. Alison has to fix the web site. I will email you the link when it's all good. Well, I have just been informed we have 4 minutes before we have to leave. Later Everyone!
Love, Carla
Thursday, June 6, 2002
Hello from Munich!
Sorry for the spam list, but when I pay by the minute, I can't afford to send individual emails out to everyone. Arrived fine and dandy in Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago, and had a grand time hanging out with my new friends I made there, visited the infamous 'coffee shops' and the Banana Bar (very impressed with what those girls could do). I did see some historic stuff, like Anne Frank's house and the Van Gough museum also.
After a week there I checked out Bruge, Brussels, then on to Paris for a few days. Notre Dame was the best thing I saw there, but only because the bells were rung right when I was at the top of the tower, so I felt like Quasimoto and wanted to swing from the rafters yelling, "Sanctuary, sanctuary!"
From Paris took the train to Venice for 2 days. Couldn't ride in the gondolas as the gondoleers were on strike, but it just saved me the money, I gather. Wandering around the narrow streets and canals got a little claustrophobic, so the second day I spent the day on Lido island, by the beach and put my feet in the Adriadic Sea.
This past week I was in Munich, visiting with my old school friend, Claudia. She now is married here and has two very active children. I am enjoying the Bavarian beer immensely.
This weekend I am off to Denmark to meet up with Alison, my constant travel companion for the next 9 months. Hopefully, I will be able to update you all sooner than 3 weeks from now.
Hope you are all well.
Sending love from afar....
Carla
After a week there I checked out Bruge, Brussels, then on to Paris for a few days. Notre Dame was the best thing I saw there, but only because the bells were rung right when I was at the top of the tower, so I felt like Quasimoto and wanted to swing from the rafters yelling, "Sanctuary, sanctuary!"
From Paris took the train to Venice for 2 days. Couldn't ride in the gondolas as the gondoleers were on strike, but it just saved me the money, I gather. Wandering around the narrow streets and canals got a little claustrophobic, so the second day I spent the day on Lido island, by the beach and put my feet in the Adriadic Sea.
This past week I was in Munich, visiting with my old school friend, Claudia. She now is married here and has two very active children. I am enjoying the Bavarian beer immensely.
This weekend I am off to Denmark to meet up with Alison, my constant travel companion for the next 9 months. Hopefully, I will be able to update you all sooner than 3 weeks from now.
Hope you are all well.
Sending love from afar....
Carla
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