Vikings, The Sea Stallion from Glendalough and Roskilde Cathedral

Posted on 26. January 201727. January 2017 by Hanna

I will show you some of my favourite places in Denmark, that is, those close to Copenhagen.

The first place of them all is The Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Domkirke.
A walk from the main street in Roskilde past the cathedral and through the parks down to the harbour, is a very nice walk.

The Viking Age in Roskilde was quite dramatic and colourful.

The history carries unique testimony of that time. Among other things, marine archaeologists found the original warship, The Sea Stallion from Glendalough in the channel to Roskilde, lowered along with 4 other Viking ships, presumably to prevent an enemy attack from the outside.

The original ships are exhibited at the museum. The Sea Stallion is reconstructed and is sailing during summers with 60 – 62 members of the crew at a time.

The Sea Stallion was built in Ireland by trees felled in the beautiful forest in Glendalough, hence the name of the ship.

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Glendalough
Take a look at these brilliant films on: webtv.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk

A walk from the harbour towards the Cathedral

A walk from the Cathedral towards the harbour.

Repairing of the reconstruction of the warship, The Sea Stallion from Glendalough in the spring 2014.

Roskilde Harbour, Vindeboderne, Vikingeskibsmuseet

Repairing the Sea Stallion, Vikingeskibsmuseet, Roskilde Harbour,

The Viking Ships Museum, Roskilde, Denmark

The Sea Stallion, Vikingeskibsmuseet, Roskilde Harbour,

Storm Approaching

Posted on 10. January 2017 by Hanna

Finally, there are changes on the way in the gloomy dark grey weather.
My photos are from Kullaberg peninsula in Sweden north of Helsingborg.
The snow comes after the storm and lights up the landscape. That is a promise from meteorologists.

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Nature Reserve

Colours on a dark and misty day

Posted on 18. December 2016 by Hanna

On a dark and misty day I succeed in finding a colourful path and fierce colourful music in Freiraum by Stefan Haase

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Freiraum by Stefan Haase

The Awakening of an Oak

Posted on 24. November 201619. August 2020 by Hanna

High skies and a light breeze.
An oak holds its breath, while a tree creeper sweep the deep furrows.
Church bells in the distance blends, with a bullfinch’s cautious call.
I take a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air mixed with the delicate fragrance of sorrel.
A slight breeze awakens the oak, the tree creeper disappears around a corner,
I disappear down the path, rested and happy.
Hanna Greenwood

Happy walk to all of you.

There is a warning of snow in the air…

Posted on 7. November 2016 by Hanna

There is a warning of snow in the air today. It’s cold by the lake and clouds are looming at a blue sky.

The cold was our pride, the snow was our beauty. It fell and fell, lacing day and night together in a milky haze, making everything quieter as it fell, so that winter seemed to partake of religion in a way no other season did, hushed, solemn.
Patricia Hampl
Vejle Sø, Holte

Rain

Posted on 15. July 2016 by Hanna

The rain is raining all around,
It falls on field and tree;
It rains on the umbrellas here
And on the ships at sea.
Robert Louis Stevenson

Love Magic and Midsummer

Posted on 1. July 2016 by Hanna

We have been here before in winter when snow and rain vied for the right to drench the presumptuous creatures who step out on the bare and magnificent rocky beaches.
Where the wind did its best to complete the last part of the work by pushing the haughty people to the ground.
Us who thought to master the elements rampage.
Now it’s the fabled Midsummer, where anything can happen. Days, where herbs are enchanted. It’s about Freya and Frey, Vikings, rituals, and worshipping fertility and a rich harvest.
Love and magic are associated with Midsummer. If you pick seven types of flowers on the way home, and hide them under your pillow, the dream of your loved might come true.

Midsommer

The deepest and most beautiful lake in Denmark

Posted on 19. June 2016 by Hanna

The lake is very special to me. The stories are piling up. It is as if the lake is a constant source of new adventures.
I have experienced many types of weather conditions by the lake. But the most notable was a day when the fog came rolling across the lake.
We started the day in bright sunlight but suddenly we noticed a big dark phenomena on the lake.
It was the fog that literally rolled over the lake and enveloped us in an instant.
The lake, Furesøen, is the deepest lake in Denmark; 37,7 meters deep and the dimensions are 932 hectares.

Happy walk ❤

When summer approaches…

Posted on 13. May 201613. May 2016 by Hanna

When summer approaches outdoor activities increase around us.
Sail boats are being rigged, fishing boats land their catch, children are playing in the water and a single angler gives an interview to hannaswalk.
Only one roll with the fishing rod and dinner was secured 🙂