Denmark – Pure Relaxation

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Denmark – a country powered by wind energy. Those who have visited this beautiful country must have noticed the many wind turbines that have become a part of Denmark’s landmarks. For me Denmark has always represented a clean, serene and friendly country. And this year after the unexpected turn our life took, it seemed like the perfect hideout for a few weeks.

We needed peace and fresh air. A place to unwind and to leave the troubles behind. And Denmark offers this and so much more.

We had booked a lovely small cottage on the Limfjord in Thy. This region extends from Thyborøn in the west to Mors in the Limfjord all the way up to Lild Strand in the north; in the west, where we were, it has an almost lagoon and lake-like appearance. 

Situated between a stretch of land between the North Sea and the Limfjord, our little cottage was the perfect starting point for fun activities of all kinds. Sailing on the Limfjord or just lazing on the clean golden beaches of the North Sea to relax and tank up on energy. Long bike rides on the island of Mors and hikes in one of the several national parks offered us plenty of adventure.

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Light has a magic power here. The wide horizons, open spaces and unspoilt rough nature was enough inspiration to satisfy the photographer in me!

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Both Tom and I place family, family life and family well being as number 1 on our priority list. The past months were chaotic and at times we neglected to do this. So one thing this vacation really meant was to get back on track and enjoy each others company.

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When we fancied getting out of our solitary hideout, we visited the buzzing city of Aalborg. Where the city’s rich history, museums and cafés occupied us for a whole day. Then of course a trip to Denmark is incomplete without visiting Legoland! A paradise for Soeren … and us!

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We were mostly happy in our little area of paradise. The Danish countryside, with its rolling hills, green pastures and majestic landscapes offered all three of us everything we desired and required. Soeren could roam freely and safely and discover this beautiful nature’s corner.

Food tasted so good. Our meals, which we cooked mostly in our cottage, consisted of organic potatoes and vegetables bought directly from the several farmers around our area, fish directly from fishermen at the fish shop in the harbor and meat and poultry from the local butcher.

What excited me the most was that most of the farmers would often offer their products in small wooden boxes on a stand, set up on the roadsides. Whether it was fresh strawberries, raspberries, or currents, or delicious homemade preserves, jams and pickled vegetables, or potatoes, carrots and peas or even honey, one could help themselves to any of the products and place the money in a cash box left by the farmers. I often came home with a bag full of goodies after a simple bike ride or a walk!

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Everything probably tasted so good there because of the very clean and untouched environment. Certainly the advantage of being situated between the sea and a fjord gives the produce and products an entirely different flavor. Cows and sheep graze on lush pastures covered with herbs and clover. Bees have the difficult task of choosing nectar from a plethora of flowers and one was spoilt for choice to a wonderful variety of fresh or sea water fish.

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As the days are very long in the summers Tom and I would often enjoy the evening in the dimming light sitting outside on the veranda overlooking the fjord. Chatting, reading or just dozing – it all helped to heal a little bit more.

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Thanks for coming away with me to this magical spot. Glad you could spare a few moments and share a few of my favorite impressions of Denmark.

Wish you all a great weekend ahead!

Hugs! 




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54 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing a part of your vacation with us. Its always a pleasure getting away from the humdrum of everyday, especially a getaway like this. You needed it.

    The last pic is my favourite.

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  2. I'm so glad you got a beautiful break from the stress dear! Your pictures are lovely and how cute is Soeren!

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  3. Oh Meeta! The pics are sooooo beautiful! Loved the last pic sooo much!My second fave is the boat pic :)So serene!

    Thanks for the trip to Denmark ;)I am sure you all had a marvellous time there!

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  4. What lovely pictures :-)

    We too pick up quite a few goodies left outside by local farmers and put the money in the boxes :-)

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  5. meeta... the pic are simply superb. You have captured the sereness and the calmness of the place so well. i think it was a well deserved holiday . The boat and the beach shots are my favourite.

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  6. Thank you for sharing a peek at your wonderful holiday with us! I have never been to Denmark but now I have this lovely preview from you :) Your photos are beautiful!

    So glad you got to have this time away for the 3 of you to relax and recoup :)

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  7. What a lovely break you guys had! Meeta, you've really captured the essence of Denmark with these beautiful shots! Stunning!

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  8. The photos are so amazing...looks absolutely fabulous..

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  9. Oh my god, Meeta what a glorious place. I can just inhale the clean fresh air from your pictures. Definitely will be on the map for places to visit. Good to know tht it was a great restorative vacation!

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  10. At times it is quite relaxing to see other than food....

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  11. Wow,what a place ..serene and lovely..The pictures talk..

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  12. Stunning pictures!! Thanks for sharing - took me on a mental vacation for a few minutes. So glad you had such a restful, beautiful vacation.

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  13. So beautiful pictures Meeta. So glad you had a great vacation. Your son is so cute

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  14. Oh! Meeta thanks for sharing these magical pictures... breathtaking! the sea, grass, cobblestones, the HORSES... the cows (almost evenly striped! )... so beautiful!

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  15. That is such a beautiful place! Your pictures are stunning! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed your post...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  16. Thank you for these great photos! Oh what a tour!

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  17. O Meeta,
    My travelling feet have started itching again. The photos seem to be straight from some wonderland, untouched and pure. Great images. Souren looking so sweet sitting on the milestone :). Thanks for sharing.

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  18. The place seems so pristine and you have captured the essence of it wonderfully!

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  19. Thank you meeta, I was waiting for this post! Going thru it, I felt like I died and just reached heaven. Breathtaking!

    sandra

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  20. Meeta, the pictures are gorgeous, each picture the essence of place so well! fantastic!

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  21. What a beautiful place you have visited! Denmark is so close but I have never been there for some reason. I am sure you've had a very relaxing holiday. It looks like bliss!

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  22. Stunning photographs...such a beautiful place, indeed pure relaxation.

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  23. Two good friends of mine are relocating to Denmark for two years for work. Seeing this just made me so happy for them (and a little sad, because I'll miss them so much)! Beautiful post.

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  24. Hi Meeta,

    Your pictures are just so lovely! I love the ones with the rocks and water, rolling hills, the crysanthemums,... Beautiful photography!

    I'm wondering if I may have copies of them? I would love to put them as my screensaver. It would be so relaxing and inspires me to someday (hopefully soon) go to Denmark as well =)

    Many thanks in advance!

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  25. Beautiful Pictures,soooooo perfect.Thanks fo taking us along to Denmark.Enjoy the break.

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  26. Your photos transported me to Denmark -- so lovely, so underpopulated, so green. Thanks for sharing your holiday with us.

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  27. Hey Meeta....good for you, a vacation like this is surely rejuvenating. I love all the pics...my fav, your son throwing the rock over the sea....i can't wait to have a pic like that of my daughter....years from now, when you ponder over your vacation memories, its moments like that you recollect, than the place,thats what i do :) have a nice weekend too......

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  28. You made me homesick, it's been too long since I've visited my birthplace. Thank you for posting this.

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  29. The stuff you said about the food tasting different struck a chord. I was away on a vacation recently where we bought fresh vegetables and fruits from a farmer near the cabin and I was dumbfounded at how good everything tasted without all the seasoning I seem to need at home. You could find me munching away on all the raw produce at all times of the day!

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  30. Wow. Oh wow. I really wanna go now. Such serene beauty! :)

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  31. oh Meeta! thanks for the lovely pics of denmark, a place where i started my married life!!!!I remember having such wonderful times with my friends shopping in the cobbled streets of aalborg! oh such a pleasure!

    I am glad you had a wonderful time, a much needed break for you after all that choas in the last month!!!!

    Veda

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  32. Thanks for taking us with you Meeta..lovely pictures!..glad you enjoyed!

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  33. Awesome pics especially the one with the empty bench!Loved it!

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  34. Love this! I'm so excited for your family - this looks like a lovely, almost magical vacation. How rejuvenating. And your pictures, how gorgeous. I'm agreeing with some of the other commenters, I love the last one.

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  35. Wow, looks so lovely and relaxing. Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Loved all the pictures, it all looks so perfect for a family holiday! After every pic i found myself thinking, this is my favorite, but then the next pic was just as capturing, LOVED them all!

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  37. Spectacular Meeta. I esp loved the picture of Soeren and his dad sitting together... God Bless!!

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  38. I loved loved the Father-son pics and the last one. You've such an eye!

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  39. Looks like you are having a great time.

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  40. thank you thank you thank you!! for all your wonderful comments here. i was away for the weekend and come to all these happy comments. glad you liked them and i was more than happy to take you with me for a short break.
    hugs all around!

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  41. Hi Meeta,
    Just wanted to share an award with you, so please collect it from the awards page of our blog.

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  42. nice one hmmmm its summer time ther in denmark.......

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  43. So is Denmark full of villages and good for lil vacation ?

    Are there any modern places/facilities in this country at all ?

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  44. Thank you for sharing your Denmark photos. I love Denmark!
    -Anita

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  45. thanks for the comments!

    khalil - yes Denmark is a great place to enjoy a lovely vacation and depending on what you are looking for you can find both quaint, quiet villages or bustling city trips filled with museums etc.
    Denmark is very modern and you will be surprised how innovative it is.

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  46. I love visiting your blog. Everything looks so amazing and delicious :) Hope to try out all the recipes someday!!!Loved your pics of Denmark...they are fabulous

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  47. Hello, I am glad I had discovered your blog. Because you have such a photo that i just can't resist to the temptation of just go looking for a trip to dinamark. Your Photos Are Explendid.
    I just love all your blog. Like you i also like of challenges in the kitchen and like very mutch of traveling, although I don't have many opportunity.
    Just loved...
    Continue the good work.
    All of good for you.

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  48. I haven't seen this post on your blog yet. It was lovely to read it. Beautiful photos!

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  49. Aaaaah, a place of healing. I love it. How wonderful it would be to find ones self there for a period of R&R. So glad you shared with us. And such beautiful photos. Hugs xxx

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  50. Looks like a place I would want to go (and maybe I will)Nice pics!

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Thank you for visiting What's For Lunch, Honey? and taking time to browse through my recipes, listen to my ramblings and enjoy my photographs. I appreciate all your comments, feedback and input. I will answer your questions to my best knowledge and respond to your comments as soon as possible.

In the meantime I hope you enjoy your stay here and that I was able to make this an experience for your senses.

Hugs
Meeta