The Poor Expatriates: A List

... Not to be misconstrued as a cohesive list of things that should be categorized together.  In any case:

• Last week while out having coffee, we saw a man rooting through trash receptacles in search of recyclables.  Isaac found this utterly astonishing (being my kid and all).  Each time the man stuck his hand in to retrieve an item, Isaac shouted at him: YUCK!   (No chance the poor guy could’ve misheard; we were sitting only two feet away and it happened repeatedly.)
• If you watch Curious George in Danish, George’s name is Peter Pedal.  For some reason.
• Someone told us that all mother’s get $200 per month from the Danish government simply for being mothers.  If this is true, that would explain the baby boom.  Also the high taxes.
• If you go to the park in the middle of a week-day, you will see just as many dads as moms.  This might have more to do with the fact that it is early August, and it seems like everybody and their brother are on vacation.
• Every person, by law, may take five weeks vacation per year – not necessarily paid.
• Home Décor: White walls, wood floors, big windows, minimalist style, Ikea.  Everything is Ikea.
• What They Wear (as far as I’ve seen): Anything casual, laid-back, occasionally artsy.  Light fabrics, layers, pastels paired with the color black; leggings, tunics, skinny jeans, sweaters.
• They really like their kebabs here.  Kebab shop on every corner.
• They also really like ice cream cones. And why not.  If you go to the store and ask for ice, they will naturally assume you are referring to is, which is Danish for Ice Cream.
• I'm told the weather this week has been uncharacteristically chilly and rainy for this time of year, so I'm holding on to every last shred of hope that the sun will be out soon. 
• Today we go look at our first apartment.  Wish us luck!
• No Pandora here.  The Poor Expatriates.

... To be continued.

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{Post title inspired by Ayla of What? Mermaids?}