It doesn't take more than 20 minutes on bike to get anywhere (and yes, I did just recently purchase my bike!). Prior to that, we were walking EVERYWHERE. Our walk to school took us 40 min each way (uphill, in the snow!). I will admit, though, I do not miss driving. That is probably one of the few things from the US I do not miss. Because of the culture of walking and biking, and the food (not as many options, visit the grocery store much more frequently to purchase fresh), I have managed to trim down a bit...losing around 7 pounds so far. I haven't been able to get into a routine of exercising yet--haven't had money to join a gym--and have only gone running once, and it honestly hasn't affected me too much. I am, however, playing on a soccer team for my school (Aarhus School of Business), and that has been a higher level of competition than I was used to playing post-college. The girls are very aggressive here, which I love...thanks to my brothers and I growing up, I know how to take it and give it back!
This was part of the set-up for the Festival; the festival lasts for a week, and many people come into town for it. Everynight there are tents and live bands and beer and food, etc.
This is similar to San Antonio's River Walk. There are steps right down near hear called the Spanish steps, and we meet up with a lot of students at night to have a beer and just hang out.
I love the buildings and architecture, for the most part. Most of the apartments have a very NYC feel, also.
This is right in front of the Spanish steps we sit on, and was going on during the Festival. Parents could pay money for their kids, and they could get in these enclosed clear balls and bounce around and play on the river. I would have done it too!
Ok--enough posts for now. I have the hang of it, so I will upload more updates in the coming days, and then hopefully stay current.
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