the days have shrunk

My shoes were still soaked this morning from last night's downpour, but they dried quickly on my feet. The bus to the airport was only a five minute walk from my hotel, and the airport was only 20 minutes. I guess that's one of the benefits of living in a bounded island world.

I'm in Copenhagen this evening, suddenly thrust into near-winter, the sun set at 4 pm, well before I arrived. I dumped my bags and headed out to see what I could see. I accidentally landed in a central location, just half a block from Kongens Nytorv, which I believe means King's Square.

Those who dislike Christmas will perhaps not like the photo below. But I was surprised at the people out in spite of the dark, and the chill air and gusting wind. And somehow the lights seemed to be more about dispelling the darkness.