visiting Fjordland

Just hearing the name "Fjord" conjurs up images of cold lakes and rolling green shores to the minds of many. Mythbusters Erika and Mike went on a mission to investigate what a Fjord really is.

We took the 45min train to Fredrikssund, north-west town in Zealand, which runs along the great Roskilde Fjord. The icy sea breeze accompanied us as we walked around the bay pontoons and visited a pretty little Viking village (Vikingspladsen). The silence and peacefulness in the air was just inspiring. Its as if time has not tarnished this beautiful slice of land far from the hustle and bustle of Copenhagen's traffic and fumes. If i had to sum up a Fjord in one word, it would be "peaceful". Its a pity we couldnt take the ferry right down the Fjord to see the rest of the countryside. The area is also host to a number of seagulls, ducks and swans which provided much entertainment as they flapped around and generally made themselves a nuisance to eachother. Yes, we talked to the swans. No, i refused to share my twistees with them.

We also saw a really cool viking hat in a shopwindow. Brass skullcap with steel rivets down the centre, and real bone horns which would make any viking proud. I hereby proclaim that i will not leave Denmark without one of these. MUST.... HAVE.... VIKINGHAT!