A Zonie in the Dane's Land Part III

A typical Danish day begins with breakfast. Though in America, this might mean eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, etc. or perhaps the newer health trends of our country might demand lesser fare, such as fruit or yoghurt, perhaps. In Denmark, breakfast has been consisting of buns, whether they be seeded or not, I have yet to actually eat anything we in the states consider 'white bread'. On these toasted buns one might choose ost, Danish for cheese. This cheese is similar to Swiss, very soft and flavourful. Then perhaps on the next bun; a typical person might consume two or three of these; one might choose fruit preserves, butter or Nutella. Nutella has been sold in the states for a few years now, though it is hardly popular. The Europeans in the states will know this well, for it is truly stuff of the Gods. Nutella, or some of its competitor's derivatives, is a chocolate-hazelnut paste that one spreads on bread like peanut butter; it is very delicious to say the least. There might then be some sort of pate´ passed around the breakfast table, usual made from pig or goose liver. Perhaps some sliced meats will also be consumed. Though to an American, this might very well sound like a snack, it is a good way to begin a busy day.

There are days at work and days at play for the Danes. I have had the chance to witness more days at play then days at work, for there have been a couple of holidays since my arrival. Just this past week, the Danish celebrated the day Christ was to have finally passed on to Heaven. The next day, which was a Friday, was a day that most Danes also took off to enjoy the warm spring weather. We took the opportunity to go into Copenhagen to take in some sights, have a drink at one of the city's many cafes, then on to the movie theatre for a show. At the movies for the Danish is very similar to what you would find in the states although there are a few notable differences. First, this is more like an event than a simple day catching a flick, beer is served at the theatre, as is candy of all types, the usual popcorn, sodas and other assorted movie goodies. One of Copenhagen's theatres, called the Palads, is an old, humungous theatre now painted various hues of pinks, yellows, blues and greens. It looks more like a child's amusement than a theatre. The other theatre houses the largest screen in Scandinavia, we took in a movie at both since my coming here, and I must say I enjoyed the larger screen to the colourful Palads screen, though both are run by the same company. Another notable exception to movie going here, assigned seats. When you buy a ticket for a show, you are given a seat number, as I mentioned above, it's more like an event than just a flick. Most of the shows I have seen on display are American, the same you might see in theatres back home. Though Europe is a little slow in releases, which is natural.

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