My First Birthday Abroad!

I spent my first birthday abroad right here in Copenhagen in the most playful way at Legoland and Givskud Zoo. It was a treat not only for me but for the entire Tay troop. We had a scenic ride to Billund on a Saturday morning for 3 hrs and stayed there for a night at Propellor Hotel near Legoland. Along the way, Kyla and Lezane kept asking, "Are we there yet?" They got bored seeing maize fields, ocean, cows, sheep and etc after awhile. All they wanted was to get out and see Lego. (I am wondering how are we going to drive to Germany, which would be a much longer ride.)

Upon arrival at Legoland, we were awed by how the tiny lego bricks could pieced together to be some awesome and gigantic 'animals', 'rockets', 'windmills', 'miniature world travel sites' and etc. It was just simply awesome. As usual, we rode on many of the rides and Lezane would sulk and wail whenever he was not allowed to on the more dangerous ride. It was a very enjoyable walk in the park as everyone was on a leisure and holiday mood. It was very much unlike Disneyland in HK where everyone were rushing and pushing around to get into queues for the rides.

On Sunday, our day started a little gloomy with heavy showers. But we still decided to go on with our plan to visit the drive-in Safari. It was the right choice!!!. The skies started to clear up when we reached the zoo.

We got lost enroute to the zoo but our little detour gave us the opportunity to take a closer look at the beautiful countryside. The kids too were excited seeing the cows from a closer view and windmills just so near us. The kids were even happier and hysterical when we started our safari tour in our own car. Kyla and Lezane kept asking me to wind up our windows, in case the animals decided to come really close to us and give us a 'kiss'. The drive through experience was beyond words. Can you imagine being so close to a troop of lions just 3 metres or less away, or a giraffe just a metre away? It was totally awesome.

After a heart-thumping adventure at the zoo, we drove back home. It was past 6pm when we finally reached the city. Weikai had no choice but to get a bday cake from a supermarket for my bday. He even got me flowers from the supermarket too as nothing is opened after 6pm in CPH ( flowers and wine are so cheap in CPH that he has been buying them on a regular basis. We always have fresh flowers by our kitchen window.)

Thanks dear for driving and everything else! :-)