DAY 22– WEDNESDAY 26TH DECEMBER, 2018…

Denmark doesn’t have a Boxing Day, they still have a public holiday the day after Christmas, but it is actually called the second day of Christmas….

Again, we were all a little tired, so most of us slept in this morning.  Young Max was up early, so Heidi kept him entertained playing with some of his Christmas presents.  He received some “Foam Clay” for Christmas, something I had not seen or heard of before, but it was great, and he made some great little toys using it.  It is not sticky or messy but easy to work with.  Both Steve and I were impressed with it and Max’s creative efforts and thought it would be a great gift to bring back to Australia for Willow…

Rune was not feeling very well this morning, he had not had a good night sleep and woke with a terrible migraine.  The girls hadn’t arrived home until almost morning, so they were still fast asleep, and Maria and Pete were making the most of a sleep in whilst Theodore slept. 

Elsie Marie was also up when we walked down, so we enjoyed a morning cuppa with both Heidi and Elsie Marie.

Everyone had surfaced by mid-morning, so we all played another game of “Exploding Kittens” with Hanna and Dudi this time also.  Just before lunch we all decided to head down to Lonstrup for a walk along the beach.  

The weather is a bit different here to a typical Boxing Day at the Beach in Australia

Lonstrup is a little holiday village on the coast of Skagerrak.  It was an old fishing village with a population of about 540 and is known for its constantly changing coastline, caused by shifting sands and erosion. 

It mainly consists of one long road Strandvejen (Beach Way), which meanders a few kilometres through the steep cliffs.  The hills around the north of Lonstrup are dotted with summer cottages which were built around the 1920.  This area around Lonstrup is very popular in summer and attracts almost 10,000 tourists a week. 

Where the folks from Lonstrup once made their living from fishing, these days it is better known for its many crafts studios and art galleries. There are glass blowers, potteries, jewelers, amber crafts, painters and sculptors who live and work in Lønstrup.
Today there were many people enjoying walks along the cliff tops and beaches.  It all seemed a little strange to us, because the weather was cold and the wind was bitter.  We are not used to being on a beach so rugged up.  Still it was nice to all go as a family and see this lovely little village during winter… Previously we had visited it in summer and it was freezing cold then.  I can’t even begin to imagine swimming in the ocean in this part of the world.

On the beach at Lonstrup

Bunkers from WWII on the beach in Lonstrup

WWII Bunkers on the beach....

We had a quick bite to eat once we got back to the farm and then it was time for those leaving today to depart.  Hanna was the first to leave.  Elsie Marie had to drive her to Alborg as she had a bus to catch back to Copenhagen.  Rune, Heidi and Max were also driving back today too so they left not long after….

Max having a ball in all the sea foam on the beach..

The house seemed pretty quiet with the others gone…

Our beautiful little grandson

So super cute....

 Elsie Marie cooked us another amazing meal tonight.  Tonight, we enjoyed roast wild boar with vegetables and Pete’s amazing gravy….  We have definitely been spoilt with food whilst staying up here.  In a way I will be sad to leave up here.  I understand why it holds such a special place in Maria’s heart. Whilst I understand that it is time for Maria’s family to sell this property, this place holds so many very special memories and I feel rather sad that we will not be visiting here again in future visits to Denmark.