Searching for..... in Denmark

So I've been here in Denmark for 3 weeks now and how fast time has gone by! I'm on the last leg of the trip, mainly in Fredericia and to the west coast this weekend. I was curious as to how I would feel coming back to Denmark, just months after Soeren's passing. The last time I was on the plane here, it was two days before he died. I know at some point, I will have to stop that frame of reference, but that time is not now. One can say that it is also related to this feeling of worry that you will forget details, feelings and experiences. I know only too well that like many things, we will not be able to remember everything forever but there are some very fundamental relationships that will not be lost. But I also foresee that while my ties are still strong here, I will not have the luxury of visiting so often as I would like to. Reality check.

Having said that, I of course had an itinerary for my visit, maybe something I picked up out of habit from Soeren:) I had a good trip to the island of Aeroe, which is on the south of Fyn and accessible by ferry. Kamma was a great company and definitely a fantastic guide - making the historical and nature landmarks so much more meaningful with the personal stories and encounters. We stayed the night at the town of Aeroskoebing at a nice bed and breakfast place called Karen Lise's Bed and Breakfast, which was nice and cosy, and nice spread for breakfast:)

In Marstal, we attemped the tour of the landmarks that were featured in the novel, and I was impressed by the Maritime Musuem, which I rarely do. Don't be fooled by the entrance because it is a rather big museum. I especially liked the photographs that gave you an insight into what it looked like 150 years ago. Like this picture here where you see the boys (mainly) and the town people by the harbour, and the sight of the ships in the background is just fanstastic. I think the photo must be from way before the WW2. And giving life to the story in the novel where all boys know their fate is in the seas on the ships. I've mentioned elsewhere that this has been one of the best books I've read in a while. To be able to visualise and then be anxious about the characters right till the end is a hallmark talent of an author.

The rest of the time in Denmark, or Europe, has been in search of the autumn, my first in this part of the world. Literally seeking out the changing colours of the leaves. I've not got the full colours but I'm not complaining. I cherish every day as it comes, with its share of the wonder, amazement, excitement and joy:)

The church in Marstal

What else am I looking for here? Maybe a map of how I will remember Soeren. A guide to what were his feelings and thoughts. Soon it will be time to say goodbye to Denmark, and its with the realisation that it is goodbye.