decidedlyodd

I went over to the Barnes and Noble at Crossroads Plaza by work today to look through their travel books. I picked up Fodor’s Denmark book and Lonely Planet’s Germany book. The Fodor’s was more up to date, but I like the more bohemian (read cheap as in no listings for 4 star hotels I can’t afford) aspect to Lonely Planet. Unfortunately, there was only a “Scandinavian Europe” book and I couldn’t bring myself to pay ~$25 for a book I’d only be using a very small section of. Just buying the books was good though. At least now I’ll have some info for when I get on the ground in these cities on where to find accomodation.

I’m leaving for Copenhagen Friday night and I still haven’t done much planning. I did send off an email to some B&B place in Copenhagen asking if they still have space available this weekend. Hopefully, they’ll get back to me soon so I can make the reservation or start looking for another place.

I’m planning to pack light to avoid suffering too much with a heavy pack. It’s going to be slightly tricky though because I’m connecting through London, which still has relatively strict rules on liquids (no liquids allowed not even in 3oz containers). I suppose I could wear my glasses and just find some contact lense solution once I get to Denmark.

Also, I read today that the impending strike among Danish SAS flight attendants was averted. I could have gotten a direct flight to Copenhagen for less than I’m paying to connect through London! Oh well, the uncertainly of the situation would have probably stressed me out more than the $150.