Last June we packed up our house in North Vancouver, BC in anticipation for our move to Europe. We arrived in Hojbjerg, Aarhus, Denmark in July to begin Ian's 18month expat contract to an empty house and very welcoming neighbours!
The support of our family and friends and the graciousness of our new Danish friends has made the transition to life in Denmark easier for not only us but the kids as well.
Our first year has taken us to some wonderful places that we would never have been able to visit while still living in Canada. Our family holiday in Crete was amazing and the kids still say it was the best so far! We also had the chance to go to Edinburgh and Hamburg, Barcelona, Berlin and to the Cotes du Rhone in the South of France. We also spent two weeks in London for a family Christmas. It was wonderful for Ian to be able to share that time with his Aunts and Uncles and cousins and for the kids to meet them as well. I have also had the opportunity to travel as well, meeting up with a girlfriend from Canada in Amsterdam for a great week away. Ian has been travelling the world for his job as well. Visiting such places as St.Petersburg, Siberia, Canada and the US.
We are hoping to extend to our stay just a bit, but cannot wait to come home to Canada!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Queen Margrethe is in the House!




Every summer the Queen of Denmark, Queen Margrethe comes to Aarhus to spend time at her summer Palace. This year, she arrived on the 14th of June and will stay till the 17th of July. Her Palace is located across the street from one of our favourite playgrounds, Mindeparken, and while we were there playing, we got to see the changing of the guards.
Everyday at noon, the The Danish Royal Guards march from their barracks to the beat of a drum and melody of a flute towards the gates of the Palace where they proceed to be inspected and change watch. It was quite interesting to see and the English tour guide who happened to be there provided us with some interesting and fun facts...such as...each Royal Guard wears a tassel...yellow, red, black...which indicates their class...decided on by height!!!
Annika, Hayden and our little friend Ofir had a great time watching.
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