GOODBYE COPE!!!!!!!!!

After spending a week at our cozy little hotel in Copenhagen, it was tough to say farewell.  The hotel staff were clearly smitten by Nory's daily appearances and Nory was equally as happy to see them every morning and afternoon.  She became especially bonded to Marina The Breakfast Gal and we picked up a wee teddy bear for Marina as a token of our appreciation.  Marina took Nory from us each breakfast so that we could have a slow and easy start to the morning (TALK ABOUT AMAZING!).  While we enjoyed a relaxing breakfast, Nory was busy "working" the kitchen and bringing out smiles in other hotel guests.  It was the sweetest thing. 

Nory and Marina.  This was departure day.  Nory definitely knew something was up....

Once we checked out of the hotel, we were en route to Malmo, Sweden.  We had the full intention of doing this by train, but once we reassessed the luggage/10 month old situation, we opted for a taxi from one hotel to the next.  I am so glad we did, too.  Within 30 minutes, we were at the new hotel (an old chocolate factory, I must add!) and ready to embrace the CANADA SPIRIT that has flooded the streets here. We went for a walk after check-in and were pleased to see tournament signage everywhere, as well as hockey fans of all sorts.  We saw lots of Canada fans and some Leafs fans too (which are basically the same thing, right?).  Ah - you could just FEEL the hockey excitement!

Walking down a main pedestrian avenue.  Christmas lights are still up, as well as mini-markets and activities!

The sun sets here at the same time it did in Denmark (3:30ish) which has been making us feel tired earlier than usual (and we are early-to-bed people under normal circumstances!).  So - after our late lunch, we returned to the hotel to relax and enjoy the play space that this apartment-style accommodation provides.  For some reason, none of the hockey games were being televised and we had to watch How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days instead.  Shoot!  (Notice I am trying to make up for the lack of tournament coverage by sarcastically using hockey-related terms...)

We love this place!  There may not be a Marina, but there is so much space for Nory to crawl around!!!  Also, we have a kitchenette!  And heated bathroom floors!  And heated towel rods!

Now is also a good time to point out how much I love the two people in the final picture.  I love them SO, SO very much.  And the two of them together - just KILLS me :)

We hope you are enjoying these last few days of 2013!  A new year is just around the corner! xo