28/11 Maarslet (4/52)

28/11 was my most tiring day in Denmark - I know it is extremely to make this claim for this is only the 3rd day here, but here's what I have did.

Ms Sussi suggested that I try cycling to Maarslet School so that I am familiarized with the area. After all, I will be cycling every day to school. But guess what... the terrain is so hilly, so it was really challenging to cycle within the woods, beside the roads and along steep elevations. Note: I do exercise regularly and it is a routine for me to cycle every weekend, and I presumed it would be easy in Denmark. But it is really challenging to cycle along slopes when it is such a cold weather at 5 degree celsius, so that's really something you have to note if you are planning to go for International Practicum in Denmark during winter - that you are comfortable cycling long and rough terrains in cold weather.

Anyway, I was introduced to the bus stops, train stations, supermarket and Maarslet School around Maarslet. The journey around took more than 2 hours, and I was panting when I was back with my host family.

In the afternoon, they brought me to Aarhus Shopping Centre. While they were shopping for Christmas gifts for their family members, I chanced upon a shop named 'Sushimania' and I bought some sushi for myself ;) 6 pieces for 30 KRs. Everything is really expensive here in Denmark, and the only thing I got myself here is a Sweater from H and M that cost 80KR.

Thereafter, we headed to the long train of shopping belt located nearby Aarhus Shopping Centre. It is similar to Orchard road in Singapore. It is especially beautiful at night with all the Christmas lightings. According to Ms Sussi, most of the shops here are affordable to most average Danish households. However, I tried to match the prices back in Singapore, and it cost as much as twice of what Singapore would charge. Yet higher prices is expected since there is a welfare system operating in most Scandinavian countries.

Ms Sussi and Klaus wanted me to feel less homesick, so they brought me to a Chinese 'Lunchbox' Restaurant. The lunchbox is sold in small (45KR, 3 scoops of food), medium (55KR, 4 scoops of food) and large (76 KR, 5 scoops of food). It is something like the mixed rice stall that we see in Singapore, just that in Denmark, it is calculated by 'scoops' instead of whether it is vegetable, rice, meat or fish. I got myself a medium box, which is more than enough for me. Oh, they do offer 'buffet' style, which cost 89 KR. However, the medium box is already more than enough for me. Haha.  

When I went back, I took a 1 hour nap, and I forgot to take a picture of dinner I had. But to summarize, it was leftover food from yesterday, and oh, they made salad! It tastes so good, just by putting oil, soya sauce, pepper, salt and garlic. I would definitely want to try this in Singapore!

That pretty much summarizes my day today, see you next time!