My High School Experience in Denmark- Study Abroad

Me on my owned horse from back at home- Felix! So for all of you who don't know, I ride horses. I've been riding horses for a long time now, and naturally, I wanted to include it in my life while in Denmark. My host sister rides horses as well at a stable not too far away from where we live, so, after settling a bit and getting more into the swing of things here in Denmark, I thought it would be a great idea to start taking riding lessons! Coming to the stable for the first time, I was boiling over with a cocktail of anticipation and excitement to discover how the horse stables are run in Denmark. The first time I came was only to watch my host sister ride... Right away I noticed differences. The types of saddles and other horse tack (gear) that was used, the way the lessons were taught (other than the fact they were instructed in Danish), the exercises people did with their horses, the safety equipment that was used... etc. Seeing all of the different ways of how ...

Danish food is TOTALLY underrated! Some of the meals and treats here I have tried have changed my outlook on everything edible. It makes me wonder why we barely (if we even do) have any Danish cuisine in the states. I thought I would try to change that, and give you all a list of some Danish foods that I will definitely be talking about when I return to America! 1) Risengrød This is quite a plain tasting dish on its own, so it's usually sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and butter. (When I heard that for the first time- I decided I loved it already...) Its a porridge rice boiled with sweet milk. So simple, yet so yummy. It is kind of like a dessert food, but my host family has taught me well that you can eat risengrød any time of day! (In this picture, this was breakfast) Though be careful when you have it because it's the kind of food that sits in your stomach and makes you feel like bursting after eating only half of your portion... If you've ever tried Danish risengr...