Pat and I started our European vacation the right way: by visiting my brother Peter and his family in Tisvilde, Denmark. Tisvilde is a sleepy beach town in the winter but becomes a tourist destination for Danes in the summer. It is the perfect place to kick back, catch up with family and get over jet lag.
The next day, the whole family (Peter, his wife Elisabeth, our niece Cielia and Misha the dog) took a walk along the beach and through downtown. The beach was practically deserted but Peter and Elisabeth said it was because the weather wasn't that nice.
The next day we went to the Viking museum in Roskilde. There were many interesting viking ships on display, and Pat and Cielia donned Viking attire. They made pretty good Vikings!
Then, we had a chance to sail a Viking type ship. First step: donning life vests. It is a shame Vikings didn't have those because it seems like many of their ships ended up on the ocean floor.
Somehow, Ceilia and I ended up right at the front of the boat. This meant that not only did all the rowers behind us have to keep our rhythm but we also had to keep a rhythm with each other. This did not go particularly well...
However, I thought I looked very Viking-like!
However, I thought I looked very Viking-like!
Meanwhile, behind us, Pat was in charge of the sails. I don't have a picture but Peter and Elisabeth lucked out--they got to sit in the very back and watch the rest of us work!
A good portion of our visit was spent just sitting around and catching up. I took this picture of Pat and Peter from our bedroom window.
I think we managed to ingratiate ourselves with at least one family member during our visit. On our last night, I came upstairs to find Misha cuddled up with Pat. Aren't they cute?
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