Breakfast was a bit earlier for us all today so that we could make our earlier departure time. This morning we toured a school, Kofoeds Skole, that had a very important role in helping develop the functioning society in Copenhagen. This meant that we walked just under 3 miles to get there before it was even 10:30 am. This invigorated some and drained others but we all made it! The school has a lot of programming to improve the lives of those who live there. They also live by two ideas of that they believe all people need 1) humans need interaction to be happy and healthy 2) humans need to make and create things to feel connected and valued.
If that experience wasn't incredible enough, we then walked to a train station to head to our next destination. After hopping on a train and then grabbing lunch, we arrived at the United Nations building in Copenhagen. This building houses many different organizations crucial to making the world a better place. This trip included a tour of the building and a very interesting presentation about measurements of happiness. I think all the students will agree that the nice little nap we took after returning to the hostel this afternoon was one thing that brought each of us happiness. It's bittersweet knowing that after tonight we only have two nights remaining in this bustling city. Although I think we are all looking forward to simple comforts from home, like a soft pillow and clean clothes.
The photos below are all of the different things around the UN. The first being the building itself from an aerial view although it now contains a water channel along the east perimeter as well. The main staircase we saw was beautiful and made from recycled piano wood; it is sometimes referred to as the piano stairs as well as the Harry Potter Stairs. The next two are about which organizations are housed there as well as their goals. There is a photo with just a small sample of the marvelous desserts we've been sampling (the main dishes are good too.)
The photos below are all of the different things around the UN. The first being the building itself from an aerial view although it now contains a water channel along the east perimeter as well. The main staircase we saw was beautiful and made from recycled piano wood; it is sometimes referred to as the piano stairs as well as the Harry Potter Stairs. The next two are about which organizations are housed there as well as their goals. There is a photo with just a small sample of the marvelous desserts we've been sampling (the main dishes are good too.)
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