A Very Different Christmas at Napier

by Astrid // December 28, 2015 // No Comments

We took off towards Napier the day after the Crossing – with impressions still settling, and rather sore feet and legs. Every time we are on the road going somewhere, there are so many landscapes to take in, look-out points... Continue reading →

Leaving for New Zealand in a Week

by Astrid // December 5, 2015 // 7 Comments

Saturday, one week from now, Ronja, Frida, Mads, and I have left Denmark and are on the plane to New Zealand. Actually, that may not be entirely true, since I believe at this time we will be somewhere between Düsseldorf... Continue reading →

All I Want For Christmas

by Astrid // December 25, 2010 // 10 Comments

Christmas Eve came and went. The pixies have been up since December 1st, and the girls have each counted down by opening a small present every day. In case you don’t all know, in Denmark we celebrate Christmas on the... Continue reading →

Head Above Water

by Astrid // January 5, 2010 // 22 Comments

Let me see… Now where do I click in order to create a new post – ok, found it. Hi guys – long time no see. I want to start out by saying thank you SO much for the concern... Continue reading →

Wrap up

by Astrid // January 6, 2009 // 7 Comments

I’m in the train right now – on my way home from work. It’s getting dark – and by the time I reach our house the light will be all gone. I wanted to post about 2008 one last time... Continue reading →

Christmas

by Astrid // December 29, 2008 // 4 Comments

We said our goodbyes to the Christmas tree yesterday evening, as we lit the candles and enjoyed the tree once more. This afternoon, I packed the decorations in boxes, put them away, and moved the tree outside. We were so... Continue reading →

Working girl

by Astrid // December 4, 2008 // 9 Comments

Christmas has moved into our yellow house by the station. Entering December means entering a month of expectations and cosiness, and a month that has a different pace to it. The Advent wreath is lit every Sunday afternoon,... Continue reading →

Exit Christmas – Enter 2008!

by Astrid // January 3, 2008 // 2 Comments

Yesterday the Christmas tree left the living room. With dignity – not many needles were lost during its stay here. The tree was brought home by all 4 of us in the beginning of December. It has been the first... Continue reading →

Merry Christmas!

by Astrid // December 22, 2006 // No Comments

City life One of the clearest signs that you’re getting older is definitely the pace at which December passes by. When you’re a child the days in December pass so slowly you think you’re never going to get all the... Continue reading →

Christmas 2005 – and on to 2006

by Astrid // January 3, 2006 // No Comments

Looking at the lights in the carousel December has been a busy month – as usual. We had a nice and cosy Christmas at my Mother’s, and we also had time for a trip to the Tivoli Christmas Market (the... Continue reading →