Each one is an authentic home or stable from time periods past and has been furnished with beds, tables, chairs, utensils and wall hangings salvaged from those eras as well. It is fascinating to realize that even the homes that were considered "fine" required a great deal more work from the inhabitants than today, and were far less comfortable than what we have. Nevertheless, there was much about them that left me in admiration for their ingenuity and (no doubt) hard labor.
It was fun to see that each of the children carefully observed....often with wonder....all of the interesting structures there.
We took the opportunity to have lunch together at the little cafe on the premises, which was very reasonably priced and also very Danish. One thing I love about the whole area (spread over 86 acres with about 100 homes) is that as we wandered around, the only language we heard was Danish....spoken by the many families we saw there today. It is obviously much loved by the Danes, as it is a place where they can learn about the lives their ancestors lived.
After that, SK and I came home and changed, and then headed to the center, where we stayed until later this evening. It was our institute class tonight and Jens Andersen taught a lesson about Lorenzo Snow. He teaches with the spirit and hearing him teach is always a treat. Tonight was one of those bonus nights for me because we had three visitors who didn't speak Danish, so he switched at the last minute and taught in English.
How would that be to be able to switch languages with such ease that you can actually teach an adult-level religion course with no problems?
We were both so happy to see Kasper who is back this week for his sister's homecoming. He has been working in London and loves it. His sister has been serving in California, and was one of two missionaries we said goodby to and now hello after their 18-month missions. I am so happy to have these beautiful young women home....but I can't believe it was 18 months!
I talked to one young man who showed up freshly shaven....that is significant because ever since I have know him, he has sported a well-trimmed beard. I asked why he decided to shave it off....expecting to hear that he had just gotten tired of it, or that a young woman had asked him to.
His answer was that he is starting this week as a temple worker and that was required. I loved his attitude and willingness to do it, even though he would prefer to have it.
We had a small turnout - again....vacation time, but we loved our time with the great young YSAs who were there. I talked to Theresa for a little while...she, like everyone else is so looking forward to Festinord next week.
Wasn't it just a little while ago that we were in Finland at Festinord??????
Time continues to be a mystery to me.
While we were at the center, our little Arizona family visited one of the castles in Copenhagen to see the crown jewels and other treasures, which they loved. They returned to the walking street one last time to get some souvenirs, and something to eat....and one last ice cream cone as Paradis...."is" means "ice cream."
They got home before dark to start packing up. We will walk to the train station in the morning to ride the train back to the airport. It can't have been a week since we took the train home from the airport with that cute family.
Gratefully, it won't be too heart-wrenching to say goodbye in the morning. I know - from a great deal of personal experience - that it will just seem like a few days before we will be home with them again...in Arizona.
Time flies when you're having fun - and families are always fun. L&P
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