I was kindly invited to a lunch yesterday by the British Ambassador to Denmark, Vivien Life. (She’s standing in her garden in front of a Barbara Hepworth sculpture, which forms part of the UK Government’s art collection.) It was in aid of the breast cancer charity, Pink Tribute, which was set up 10 years ago. … Continue Reading
Cleaning Party at the Forest School
Charlie’s forest school held a cleaning up party yesterday. Parents and children gathered to help chop wood, weed beds, clean the sandpit and generally tidy up. Afterwards we all cooked sausages we’d brought on the smokey, open fire. We ate them with delicious salads and bread baked by the kindergarten chef. Pudding was apple… Continue Reading
Trying to learn 1,000 Danish words
I began Danish lessons this week – just as a new campaign was launched in the UK urging Britons to learn 1,000 words in a foreign language. As my course is paid for by the Danish government, it seemed foolish not to try. But the warnings are right – this is a fiendishly difficult language.… Continue Reading
The World’s Largest Ship
One of the things I like most about being a journalist is the access you get to some extraordinary people and events. Yesterday was no exception. My first job for Al Jazeera TV was boarding the Majestic Maersk – the largest ship in the world. It’s docked in Copenhagen for the next few days and… Continue Reading
Green UN City in Copenhagen
I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the new UN building here in Copenhagen. Known as UN City it really is something to talk about. This is state-of-the-art, built to be green. So instead of air conditioning, seawater is used to cool the building – a concept that’s really taking off in… Continue Reading
More Killings in Denmark!
Anyone who knows me well will know that I LOVE Danish dramas. The Killing and Borgen consumed two years of my life – before a move to Copenhagen was even on the cards. That was reflected in my brilliant leaving video, produced, directed and written by the great ITV News Westminster bureau. So you can… Continue Reading
Come on Princess Leia! Faster! Faster!
When people tell me it’s as easy as riding a bike, alarm bells start ringing. I don’t find cycling – particularly while pulling my son Charlie along in the trailer behind me – that easy at all! But after a few weeks in the saddle, I am beginning to re-discover how enjoyable and safe cycling… Continue Reading
A Forrest in the Forest on Friday 9th August
08.00 – Arrive at a small kindergarten in Copenhagen, 15 minutes bike ride from where we live. Inside Charlie plays with other children. Breakfast is served for those who arrive between 7-8am. 08.25 – Charlie and twenty or so other children get on a bus with the staff (and me) as we take a 20… Continue Reading
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