I was in a sad mood for a big part of the day so I wasn't really aware of how smooth and slick everything really was until reflecting on it.
Jason & I had a heart to heart that dug a little deeper than usual for both of us and I heard about a suicide back home that created knots of its own in my heart and my gut.
There are no photos of this show, that we took, so if the warm & upbeat fans that were there have any please send them as the lighting was very special and the show was animated and spontaneous; and perhaps extra emotive. The Nordic hotel had squash courts and I got to beat up a ball! That felt extremely good.
I have noticed that even the 4 star hotels do not have porters, like in the US and Canada, or anyone to park the car/bus. It's all good, as on some days that is our exercise (extremely long hallways and steep staircases are common). Not having someone everywhere servicing you or hoping for a tip reminds me of how in Europe generally people take more responsibility for themselves.
Service rarely comes at a price and tipping is never expected. I like it, and some how it can also feel a little more genuine.
I am holding Hans Christian Andersen's HAND!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Melanie Dekker | December 28, 2008 at 10:55 PM