Live from Lyngby

Yesterday was the last day of our orientation week.  Each group was given the task of preparing a particular portion of the meal.  Our group had the chance to bake the baguettes for the feast.  Honestly, I don't know if some of these guys had ever cooked before.  I helped out a little but mostly sat back and enjoyed myself and really got a kick out of the whole production.  We had three oven racks, a small toaster oven, a toast maker, and a toaster going at once.  What resulted was a successful completion of the task.  Here are some pictures because I'm sure you don't believe me...





While we were waiting, David from Spain was kind enough to make us some traditional Sangria to keep spirits high.



Luciano decided to showcase his talents with a juggling show.



After we completed our task we headed back to Building 101 (the place where everything happens at DTU) and had dinner.  We were greeted with a welcome drink and given lots of food to eat.  At the conclusion of dinner one of the leaders pointed out it was a student's birthday.  All the counselors got up and sang Happy Birthday in Danish.  Then the Polish people got up and sang in Polish, followed by the French in French, the Italians in Italian, the Spanish and Mexican in Spanish, those from Singapore in Chinese, the Germans in German, and then everybody sang in English.  For desert they gave us pie (which they referred to as cake) and I had the chance to try a salted licorice candy which is apparently either popular or simply traditional in Denmark.  I have no idea how it could be the former.

Next it was off to the Student House for drinking and dancing and otherwise having a good time.  As could be expected I was a little shy on the dance floor to begin with but was quickly enjoying myself mostly because my roommates would see it no other way.  We danced till about half past two before we headed home.  The highlight of this whole evening was the morning after (which you don't hear often) when I woke up and saw the sun shineing for the first time.  Again, I'm sure you don't really believe me that the sun shines in Denmark so here is proof.



Not a great picture, but that is simply because the sun is so bright.

Now I am left to enjoy the nice day.