Friday, July 7, 2017

Our trip to Lego Master Mecca

This past week, we all (Andreas' sister and her family, farmor, farfar and us) went to Denmark to visit Lalandia (see here) and Legoland (the original... see here). Lalandia was cool but Legoland is Mecca. Honestly, we had a great time: the lines were not too long, the hospitality was amazing and there was something for everyone. Our Lego Masters were thoroughly impressed with the replica of Amelienborg (see here), Nyhavn (see here) and the Star Wars ship that took over 5 million pieces to build it.

The trip started off by taking a ferry from Gothenburg (SE) to Frederikshavn (DK). It was a great way to travel! From there, we continued by car to Billund (see here) where we stayed on the Lalandia site in a really cute house (seriously- I wanted to move in. Love the Danish design ;) ). On the first evening, the boys (even the grown up one) went to the aqua park. I didn't go with them because I met up with a lovely woman that I met through blog land. I have followed Catarina's blog for about 3 years now (see Catarina.dk) and, through the almost daily comments, now consider her a friend. Meeting her in person was an even better experience!

The next day was our Legoland adventure!!!! From beginning to end, we had a great time! Just when the boys thought that it couldn't get better, we ended the day by going back to the aqua park and had pizza for dinner ;) Awesome in boy-land ;)

We left to go back to Sweden by the ferry from Grenaa to Varberg. With duty-free candies in the car, the boys even managed to sleep a bit of the trip back to the home base. It gave Andreas and me a few minutes where we did not have to say "Don't touch your brother" and "Please stop yelling in the car". All in all, a great trip (no sponsorship... just our own personal enthusiasm)! Legoland can expect 3 more job applications for head Lego model builder in the future ;)

Since there wasn't enough room in the car to bring you all with us, here is a photo spam to share the experience ;)

xox


We are on our way to Denmark!






Arriving at Lalandia




Me with the sweet Catarina

Visiting the goats. This one really liked Oliver ;)

The start of our Lego land adventure!

A replica of Andreas ;)


























Ode to my second homeland ;)






Leaving Legoland

The Swedes in front of the Danish flags ;)

The aqua park at Lalandia


Enjoying a cup of coffee during my wait for pizza :)

On the ferry ride home, obviously inspired by the trip

Vi ses igen Danmark!




Monday, July 3, 2017

Postcards from Gothenburg

Today, Andreas and I decided to go to Gothenburg. About freaking time! For 14 years now, I have stopped there with the train, driven through there in a car, stopped there with the bus but never actually visited the city. So, today, I did! The boys stayed home with Farmor and Farfar so we were able to walk around and explore in a kid-less state (ie: no "How much further? I am tired! I am hungry! I am bored! He hit me! He is bugging me! I want ice cream! I want to sit down! I need to pee! I am really tired!") ;)

Hope you also enjoy visiting it xox