Thursday April 22, 2010

In the morning we visited a Danish military base where we learned a little bit about the Danish military.  It is structured much like ours is with four different branches, the Army, Navy, Airforce, and the Civilian Unit (which as far as I understand is like our Coast Guard).  Much of the setup mimics the U.S.  However it was noted that basic traning for all branches only last for four months, and that all military personnel are part of a labor union.  But perhaps the most shocking difference is that when we entered the base there was no security.  We were free to go in and just drive around.  We did't need to show any type of ID or have the vehicle searched.

We had free time in the afternoon, which some spent shopping and others spent time relaxing.  Warren and I went with my host family to the Island of Fyn where they have their summer house.  While touring around the city of Bogense we had the privilage of running into Karsten Leth.  Karsten is considered the godfather of all the rotary clubs in Lithuania.  He worked for 12 years to establish the varous rotary clubs there.  Although he lived in Denmark he would often be in Lithuania for 6 to 8 months each year.  Warren and I both felt privilated to meet him and hope to see him at the district conference in Lithuania.

The evening ended with Dinner at my host family's summer house, Warren's host also joined us.  The meal was delicious.  Perhaps my favorite part was the pork wraped in bacon that was cooked on the grill.  Below is a picture of there summer home.  It is a typical summer house (vacation home) in Denmark. 

-Krystal Smeak