Exploring Copenhagen

This Morning (well technically yesterday as its past midnight), I was FINALLY well rested and for the first time since I have been here, headed out into inner city with no real game plan. After realizing I left my student ID card behind, I just decided to go draw at the next opportune place I see. This decision led me to the city square, where I started sketching the building that holds the Danske Bank. Soon, I get approached by this Yugoslovian sitting nearby that wanted to show me his artwork. His small oil paintings were abstracts that I'm assuming were meant to capture the essence of the square that we were sitting in. However, I wouldn't really know as for the first time since I've been here, I felt a language barrier. His body language OR facial expression were simply not enough when trying to analyze a piece of art. Oh well....part of the experience, right?

Next, I met up with Emily to explore Norreborro (where she lives). A LOVELY area, I have to admit. The lakes there are gorgeous. The cemetery that we went to (where HC Anderson is buried) is pretty unique with its yellow graffiti wall & beautifuly landscaped graves. What I found intriguing is that cemeteries are a popular hangout. I saw people studying, eating lunch, sunbathing, etc.

We ended our adventure at Christiana at Christhavn (too bad the two Chrises didnt come with us, haha-bad joke). Now, I have NO idea how to explain this area. Christiana is this hippie town that declared themselves independent from rest of Copenhagen years ago, and until recently, has been known to sell drugs openly. Right now, only the soft stuff (hash) is sold here. Cameras are not allowed :-(
Everyone was high off their mind (the sober ones were tourists, haha). after the main square, path leading to the houses and lake is quite a nice surprise. the lake is simply gorgeous, and the houses are eclectic mixtures of modern, offbeat, and eccentric structures. The elements aren't quiet Scandinavian and I am sure being under the influence had a lot to do with some of the odd elements of several home.
This town I highly recommend for anyone visiting CPH. I have never seen anything like it in my 27 years in any part of the world. Not sure if it can be categorized as a certain type of town. Its MAYBE a hybrid of fairytale/folklore meets medieval wall town. Next time, I have to be sure to try their, uhm, "cuisine" and whatnot, Haha.