by Kirsten K. Kester | Feb 8, 2015 | Europe
Art at Aros in Aarhus The other day I went to Aros to enjoy an exhibition with one of my favorite Danish artists. Going to an art exhibition you might think, how hard can it be? Let me tell you, it can be pretty hard. But of course if you are a new reader you...
by Kirsten K. Kester | Jan 11, 2015 | Europe
Smiling Sun In the 1970’s there were fears of war, environmental disasters and nuclear power. In response to Sweden’s opening of the Barsebäck nuclear power-station in 1975, dreams of a green planet with peace and justice; inspired many to engage in...
by Kirsten K. Kester | Aug 21, 2014 | Europe
Fearsome Vikings Once the Danes were the fearsome Vikings, today the country is a modern metropolis. Denmark is a small country of just 43,094 square kilometers. approximately 5.5 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, Denmark has many dialects and people may find it...
by Kirsten K. Kester | May 9, 2014 | Europe
Make wrongs right Since I was a tiny girl I’ve believed in doing what you can to make wrongs right. I was 12 when I wrote The Minister for Transport, complaining about bad or none existing access for people using a wheelchair. I came up with solutions to a lot...