heartyspoonful: October 2015

Grrr-anola

"... I have no time left except for people I'm crazy about."

- Edna St. Vincent Millay

If you're my friend and you actually see me these days, it's most probably because we're working on the same mandate. Or because we cross paths when I run to the office early in the morning for coffee. Or you actually live with me. (Or, you know, I'm stalking you very badly. Jokes.) Oy vey. I have lost some weight from the stress and my hermit-like existence. Okay, so maybe not very hermit-like. But it's definitely been a very anti-social kind of environment. Maybe one day I'll perfect that work-life balance people keep talking about. Are we sure this isn't just some mythical creature that doesn't exist?

Let's not even get started with dating. All the last few boys have been, well, disappearing. Can you blame them? I can only imagine how damaging to one's morale is when the person you're trying to date reschedules ten times. I'm so sorry. But I suppose that's a sign I'm comfortable with my singleness. Hmm, I'll just pile on a bunch of blankets and pillows to warm my cold, cold heart.

In other news, I'm a copy cat. Seriously. Two of my co-workers these past few weeks have been snacking on Greek yoghurt and granola. I wasn't jealous about the Greek yoghurt. No need for my tummy to be in dire pain. But the granola... Hmmmm... My go-to granola recipe is one from The Minimalist Baker, but it needs a lot of bananas (which I don't have plenty of) and different kinds of nuts (my pantry is all out). So what's a girl with a serious craving to do? Find an alternative, of course!

Well, I guess at least I'm got homemade granola to keep me company. If only this relationship would last longer.

Simple Banana & Coconut Granola

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten-free oats
2 tbsp coconut flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds
4-5 medjool dates, chopped
3/4 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut
1 medium ripe banana
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup coconut nectar (or maple syrup)

Preheat oven 275F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed banana, melted coconut oil and coconut nectar.
Then add in the remaining dry ingredients. Make sure that all of the oats are evenly coated.

Pour the mix on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-55 minutes, making sure to stir at least twice.

Store in an air-tight container once cooled completely.

I've got two tubs of coconut yoghurt and the Game. Is. On.

Enjoy xx

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Fall in Love with Vegan Pumpkin Bread

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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."

- Anne of Green Gables

I grew up in a country where there were only two seasons: dry and wet. And I was miserable. I needed more colour and I definitely could have lived with less grey all around. So when we finally decided to move to Canada, I was ecstatic. Four seasons. Four different colour schemes. Autumn, it was my calling.

I don't kid you when I saw the transformation of nature when autumn breeze finally said hello. All the yellow and orange and red, an artist's dream. I didn't even mind the weather. Or the need to rake leaves every two minutes. My inner poet comes out in the fall. I just want to string beautiful words together and pour my heart out. But that has already gotten me in trouble already.

But I digress. The point of this post is not only to emphasise just how much I love layers and knits and chunky sweaters, but to also present you my vegan pumpkin bread recipe. I whipped this baby up one night, panicking because I had previously promised a friend I'll make pumpkin bread... but with no recipe. So I tried again, trying to retrace my steps. Ha-ha, not very easy when I sometimes don't even remember if I had tied my hair or not.

Again, I digress. I hope you like the recipe!

Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate Cheese
Serves 8-12

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp coconut nectar
3 tbsp-4tbsp water or almond milk
1/2 cup chocolate of choice

Preheat oven to 350F

In a bowl, mix together all dry ingredients (flour to nutmeg). In a separate bowl, whisk together all wet ingredient (pumpkin puree to water). Then, add wet to dry ingredients, careful not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.

Pour mix in a loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Once baked, let cool on a cooling rack.

Serve!

Enjoy xx

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Fun in Prague

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"The ancient splendor and beauty of Prague, a city beyond compare, left an impression on my imagination that will never fade."

- Richard Wagner

Prague. My first stop. Another city of winding streets. A city that holds the many secrets and wishes of visitors who don't want to leave. A city that holds such rich history, yet isn't as popular. A city that is old, but is still new. Prague was a surprise, but what a great one it was.

I touched down late at night, after a delay in Montreal and then a full day spent in London. Let's just say I didn't expect anything worthwhile on my first night. I just wanted to get to my flat, change clothes and perhaps find a still open market to buy some snacks. And that, I did.

My flat was located just a brush away from Charles Bridge - it was busy from 9am to 10pm. On my first night, there were pedestrians buzzing with energy at 9pm, musicians who were entertaining everyone who would listen and there I was, in my third floor room with the window open, enjoying the scene and "La vie en rose" being played down below. But I was also rather exhausted, thank goodness for ear plugs to muffle away the sound of fun.

Day 1:

My legs were feeling quite strong when I woke up, but I really wasn't aware of my surroundings. Apart from Charles Bridge, I couldn't pinpoint where any other monument was. It had rained overnight. I could see the wet cobblestones from my window and I cautioned myself during my run. No one wants to spend their two-week holiday on crutches. After lacing on my runners, I headed down and decided to take advantage of the almost empty Charles Bridge. I found parks quite randomly and after 5km, I thought my poor knees had had enough of the slippery streets. I was also already quite hungry.

Just getting started on Petrin Hill

The owner of my flat, Jakub, was very funny and kind. He's also vegetarian (except when his grandmother makes traditional Czech feast during Christmastime - he feels guilty saying no). He suggested little (and big) gems of the city, and I was quite happy to my much of the work be done by my little feet. First stop, as it was rather close to the flat, was Petrin Hill. That was one heck of a butt workout, I tell you! My legs were so sore, climbing the steep walkways and then somehow, getting lost in a wooded area. But it was just so beautiful! The view was breathtaking and if you climb long enough (well, take the funicular up), you'll end up at the Observation Tower, which is fashioned as a mini Eiffel Tower. It was mostly couples who were with me all morning, young and old. That was rather lonely!

After some time, I decided to walk about some more and explore Mala Strana. I loved the little passageways and the streets that curved, as if they're hiding secrets left and right. I checked out the little shops and since it rained just a bit, I ducked into a puppet shop and met a lovely elderly couple, Andrew and Liz, from Arizona. I decided to start early on my gift shopping and bought a tiny puppet for my cousin. It seems to me Prague was a city for lovers! Tant pis.

I had done my research, as any sensible vegan would, very early on for vegan restaurants in Prague. There weren't many choices and some did seem interesting, but were a bit out of the way. Poor little tourist. There was, however, LoVeg, located in Mala Strana and pretty close to where I was staying. More uphill walk, I see. There was a bit of a climb to get up to LoVeg, staircase-wise, but definitely worth it. The restaurant takes up two floors and there's a magnificent view if you're lucky enough to get a spot on the terrace. There are some offering of traditional Czech cuisine, typical Thai and Mexican dishes plus salads. On this first visit, I decided to go with something light. Travelling always makes me want to eat lots of veggies. I tried the vegan quesadilla with lots of grilled veggies, cashew cheese, soy-based sour cream and a side salad. No heavy sauces and potatoes for now. This dish was exactly what I needed - no pretensions, just a simple and tasty fare. Tummy was well satisfied!

Then, I went up to the Prague Castle of course. You can actually see it up LoVeg so I figured, well, there I was already, so why not just go right ahead. After taking a crazy amount of photos of buildings and facades and food I couldn't eat, I managed to climb up the grounds. The view was simply fantastic! I went about and followed the crowd. There were even newlyweds taking photos on the Old Castle Steps. It was rather funny seeing the brides change into Toms shoes, quite a necessity if you ask me. I just toured the outside grounds and gardens. My drowsy self felt too tired to walk about royal rooms. I needed to take caution lest I actually drop to the ground and hit something priceless. My favourite part is definitely the side garden with a lookout. It wasn't cold enough yet so the flowers were still in bloom. And it just looked like a garden from a fairytale! I could just imagine how splendid it would've been, late at night, during a fete, with some lights and lots of laughter. But, my jetlag finally got the best of me. I went back to my flat and took a nap.

My kind of view

The sun was still up when I finally woke up. The happy chatter down the street was my alarm clock. Ah, more people crossing the Charles Bridge. I freshened myself up and decided to walk about around. It was almost time for dinner. I headed to the John Lennon Wall. I was quite lucky it was very close to where I was staying. It was definitely the most colour I've seen in Prague. It's the one place where a selfie is a must, I think. I spent a few minutes taking a photo of the wall and having my photo taken. It would prove to be one of the very few photos of me whilst in Prague. I also spent some time listening to the lovely musician who was singing John Lennon's songs and Beatles' medley. It was rather a pickmeup!

Sshhh... The singer was actually pretty cute.

Lehka Hlava was my stop for dinner. I got confused with the directions a bit and it's easy to be! This vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant is located in a small alleyway so it's easy to miss. But I was very pleased when I finally got there. However, is it just me or are Prague restaurants more prone to dim lights? My advice is to make a reservation here! It's very busy, but since I was dining alone, I managed to have the last free table that was outside of the main dining area and more out in the hallway. It was lovely. There are a few vegan options and I was a bit disappointed that the tastier options weren't vegan (like their famous beet burger). So I settled for this gigantic Asian salad with seaweed, crunchy tofu and tofu dressing. What a salad! It was sweet, savoury and just plain delicious. But I got so full with the salad that I didn't even bother with dessert. I would have sweet dreams, I knew.

I headed to the famous town square, it was just around the corner. There were people gathering close to the Astronomical Clock, the hour was about to strike. I followed the flock. It was beautiful and what a great creation! Everyone was applauding when it was over. The town square was so dreamy that night, with musicians playing and avoiding all the people on Segways. I walked around a bit and stumbled upon some twenty-somethings, looking for a small cafe or bar. And that's how we spent that night, drinking to our health with tea and beer. Not bad at all.

Day 2:

Another day, another run. This time, we ran across the bridges! There was light rain and my fear of slipping on cobblestones wasn't great enough to deter me. There were so many other runners, some running for their lives in speed, others who were more cautious. But breakfast was all I was looking forward to.

A few minutes down my flat is a bakeshop called The Bakeshop. Then, there's the Little Bakery of the Bakeshop, where you can order green smoothies! I was properly excited. I ordered their traditional green smoothie and though it was good, I knew a bigger lunch was in order. Cutest little corner by the way! And the server was totally awesome. If you're not vegan, I was told by the other customers that their cakes are yummy.

I had a proper walk across Charles Bridge, avoiding the packet of fellow tourists who either took excessive photos of all the statues and the view or of themselves enjoying the view. Let's be honest, you'll walk down Charles Bridge more than once during your visit to Prague. Old Town and New Town were my destinations this day. I wanted to just sit down and enjoy a glass of beer whilst reading under the sun. But I headed to the Mucha Museum first. It was tiny! But very educational. I love Mucha's work. There's such sensuality, yet such sincerity in his works. How amazing that his oeuvres were used for advertising, from plays to biscuit tins!

I got lost, obviously. And somehow, I ended up in a shopping area, but that was a welcome mistake. I found a Pandora store and one more charm to my collection added. I reckon I just walked past all the landmarks, took a photo of them and then went on my way. I was in such a hurry to go back to Lehka Hlava - I just couldn't seem to have enough. But this time around, after a meagre breakfast, I wanted something heavier. So after much internal debating, I settled for the vegan bulgur rissoto with sundried tomato pesto and tempeh. Tastebuds were very, very happy, I have to tell you that. I did have to eat slowly though because the pesto was on the salty side, but overall, this dish was ze bombbbb and the consistency was incredible!

Taste explosion

I decided to see some more greenery and headed down Kampa Park, but there was rain that was threatening. But finally, when the sun said hello and seemed like it would last, I took a boat tour and the breeze felt so nice. I was beginning to feel a love affair with Prague brewing. Ah, just what I needed, another city to love. I went back to Old Town Square and instead of getting a bottle of water, I decided to go for beer! Because, you know, do as the Romans do or something like that. Funny thing though is that the strap of my bag always unbuttoned half of my shirt so for some time already, my bra was out there for the world to see. No wonder I kept on getting free beer. Or how easily it was to meet new people. Thank God I'm no alcoholic.

Then, I headed back to my flat to rest my poor feet. I actually covered a lot of ground, but that's what I loved about Prague. Everything in proximity. Just don't be lazy with walking, you see more of the city that way. After a short nap (yes, Prague was my city of naps), I headed back to LoVeg. This was to be my last dinner in Prague. My flight to Copenhagen was just around dinnertime the following day. I, at least, had some time to explore the city a bit more the following day. This time around for dinner, I went BIG because calories don't mean much to me when I know I burn them all with my long walks. So the vegan burger it was with a side of fries for me. Plus, this decadent beetroot chocolate cake. Heavenly! When you decide to (somewhat) join a pubcrawl that night, you gotta have enough food in your belly, am I right?

P.S. Don't tell my mother, a few friends I've met and I headed to the Prague Sex Machines Museum for a laugh. Funniest commentaries I ever did hear (and give) when we were viewing this silent porn film. Totally hilarious! 100% questionable. ("Why is he just... flopping about like a fish out of water?")

Day 3:

To sum it up, I spent the entire morning working around the Jewish quarter. All the buildings were so beautiful and I visited some synagogue. I got tangled with a group of students from German. I accidentally greeted them in German and the professor thought I was one of her students. Definitely not. My German is not good at all! But I digress. The sun finally decided to say hello. I felt very overdressed with my jacket and nylons, but I figured, I've got Copenhagen to look forward to. It was rainy.

My first stop, however, as the Bakeshop for another smoothie and this time around, a bagel also. Carbs are a girl's best friend. Well, at least this girl. I didn't do much shopping and there was still a bit of space in my luggage so I thought, hey why not, let's go for it. So sad when everything I liked was in the higher end shops and it would be cheaper if I buy them in North America. C'est la vie. Needless to say, my last half day in Prague was very quiet and relaxing, just what I needed. I spent a few good minutes on Charles Bridge, immobile, looking out the horizon. It felt so quiet, even though everyone around me was chatting and laughing. The prospects of a new city were giving me excitement, but also a bit of anxiety. As always. But in that moment, Prague felt like home. I had gotten used to its slipper cobblestones and winding streets. Nothing linear, always a sweet surprise in every turn.

Vegan Restaurants:

LoVeg

Address: Nerudova 221/36, 118 00 Praha 1

Website: www.loveg.cz

Lehka Hlava

Address: Boršov 280/2, 110 00 Praha 1

Website: www.lehkahlava.cz

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Copenhagen Love Affair

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"Just living is not enough... One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

- Hans Christian Andersen

Copenhagen. The city of bikes. Of long legs and blond hair and blue eyes. Of simplicity. Of wide roads and bike lanes. Of funny antics on the bikes. And off it. Of the brightest flowers I ever did see. Of the sweetest smiles that ever met me. I still long for thee.

Friends who travelled to Copenagen told me their stories, their opinions, their expectations, all the highs and lows. I'm not sure I'm surprised that each and every one of my friends told me the Danes are apples to the eye, not very good with small talk, and fun after a few glasses. I was giddy with excitement.

Arrival:

I landed in Copenhagen later than usual, after a flight delay, which wasn't surprising. There were heavy rains in Copenhagen. It was dark and cold when I landed - not a very positive sign. A little discouraging, even. My brain didn't seem to function properly, I was in the wrong line for train tickets to central station. Finally, I managed to figure it out and I was increasingly eager to arrive to my flat and get under the covers. I missed the bus and with the rain pouring down, I decided to take a cab. Always funny when the driver asks you for directions. Hello, sir, I'm clearly a tourist and rather clueless. And then, we arrived and I just ran up the stairs with my luggage, ready for bed.

Day 1:

I got up bright and early to go for a run. It was dark and grey outside, as if the clouds were threatening us mere mortals. I didn't know the neighbourhood at all, but I followed this bike/walk path and finally saw some fellow runners. Let's just say, it was rather nice to start the day with some runner eye candies. *wink wink*

That morning, I went on at a leisurely pace. I ate my breakfast whilst planning my activities for the rest of the day. Assistens Kirkegård was close enough so I went for a walk, searching mainly for Hans Christian Andersen's grave. I read the map wrong and I was there for more than an hour along with some other tourists. I think the most fun bit of my visit there was me making babies laugh. I didn't realise I had that in me. Then off I went to walk towards the centre from Nørrebro. Did. Not. Realise. It. Was. That. Far. But I didn't mind, you see, I'm a walker and Copenhagen was proving to be a worthy city. I reached the Lakes and decided to go around them. Like my run that morning wasn't enough. It was so lovely, the sun decided to say hello, the wind was gentle, the swans were having the time of their life. Just after, I decided to take advantage of the sunshine and headed straight to the botanical garden. What a lovely little haven in the middle of the city! The lily pond was magical, I even decided to sit on the little dock and read. What a fairytale!

But of course, after all that walking, my tummy began to protest. Thank goodness Torvehallerne was closeby - foodie heaven! Of course, if you're open to try everything under the sun, it's going to be a fun rollercoaster ride. There are some stalls that I considered vegan paradise, such as Fresh Market, which offers freshly cut fruit, salads and juices as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. I bought some juices, cut fruits and salads to go, but I found the fresh fruits and vegetables to be a little too pricey. So off I went outside, where there was a veggie and fruit stall. I bought myself some bananas and the ripest figs I ever did! I was rather tempted to buy fresh flowers, too, but I restrained myself. I couldn't be bothered with such a luxury.

I sat outdoors and ate my fruits - best snack ever. I had great conversations with some locals, who had confused me for a local (if that were true, I'd definitely be in the minority). Ha! Always funny when people think I'm local. We conversed about our travels, films, what we're reading and veganism. I soon got hit on by a married man. Oy vey. The rest of the afternoon was spent walking around, visiting shops and buying gifts for my family and friends back home. I learned a few Danish words that day and I think I managed to fake the simple conversations with shopkeepers. With the mistake of saying "Hej hej" when I first meet someone.

It was rather chilly by the end of the day and so I decided to head on home to warm up a bit. I had planned to eat a vegan restaurant for dinner that night, but my salad from Fresh Market proved to be too enticing so I stayed in for dinner. No regrets. That was one big salad, so filling but all worth it! I definitely need to recreate it for my meals back home, sans le concombre. I got tired of my own company soon after. I don't mind travelling alone at all, but for some reason, that night, I craved company. And off I went to a neighbourhood bar (where I met the most handsome man I've ever laid eyes on). As I've already said, no regrets.

A more than satisfying first day in Copenhagen, if you ask me.

Day 2:

Another day, another run. This time around, since I was more familiar with the city, I headed farther for my run. The Lakes are definitely amazing when you're a long distance runner. Not boring at all! And as I mentioned above, eye candies everywhere. It was so inspiring to see so many active individuals on a work day. Something that gets lost in North America. I was famished by the time I got back to my flat. Can you blame me? More than 10km in the bag. Breakfast that day was a juice from Fresh Market and the bananas and figs that I got from Torvehallerne. It was love at first bite.

My itinerary for that day included Nyhavn because I needed colour! Copenhagen, I love you and all, but you're very neutral. (If you're the type of individual who wears bright colours all the time, mind that you will stand out in this city. I faded in the background. Obvs.) After this fairtytale-like promenade around Nyhavn, I headed straight to Kastellet, looked for the Little Mermaid (you tiny little creature) and decided to brave the strong winds and walked uphill. I had to sit down since I was rather afraid I'd end up falling down the moat. Tiny girl + very strong winds = not a very good mix. Then it was time for lunch, after all that walking. I went back near Rosenborg Castle (lovely garden!) where I noticed a little sign indicating juice and vegan options. So in I went Big Apple, a juicery that offers some warm sandwiches as well. I ordered a vegan sandwich with hummus, olives, spinach and red capsicum plus their "reloader" juice. Hunger satiated. Here I also met a rather young Dane, who thought I was an exchange student and who offered to accompany me if I had classes in the afternoon. Sorry, buddy, you're cute, but you're younger than my brother (even if age of consent in Denmark is apparently 15 years old).

For my next activity, I explored Strøget and obviously was very tempted to purchase everything in site. I managed to restrain myself and settled with a dress and a lipstick. Good job. It's easy when you're too short and the smallest size still makes you seem like a dwarf. My wallet was happy. I heard a couple of other tourists talking about visiting Carlsberg brewery and I decided to tag along (without them knowing). I seem to like beer when I travel. On my way back, I passed by Tivoli Gardens and the sound of laughter and fun screaming enticed me to head there. It was Friday night of course and I needed to do something a bit adventurous. To save money, I bought a multi-ride pass and I tell you, it was exhilirating! I rode the cute ferris wheel, played with bumper cars, braved the rollercoaster and the ride called Golden Tower that drops you down like it's hot. I rode the Spinning Top, too, a little reminder of my childhood. After all that excitement, my tummy was giving me a temper tantrum.

It was time to visit 42Raw. I've heard such wonderful reviews about this little restaurant that I knew I would end up there multiple times (and I did). I suppose the rides made my tummy a bit unsettled, but I was also rather hungry so I ordered a raw Thai noodle dish (spicy spicy), matcha latte and a chocolate muffin. I needed some dessert on a Friday night. I can't repeat just how delicious everything was! I was already planning my breakfast for the next morning. Since it was Friday, everyone was in a party mood and so was I. Some exchange students (don't be surprised) hugged me on the street, shouting that I was one of them and that we all should party together. Second time in one day that university students tried to flirt with me. Bah, I decided to head to a bar with them anyway, they were all good kids. The night ended with one of them bringing me back to my flat in a bike that had that cart in front. It even had a seatbelt. Glad to hear I could still pass as 20 years old.

My 25 year-old self was happy to be in bed at the sensible hour of 2 am.

Day 3:

I had to take advantage, this was my last full day in Copenhagen. I had originally decided to spend the Saturday on a day trip, but decided against it as I wanted to try out more vegan restaurants on my last day. And also to visit some galleries/museums and take advantage of the sunny weather gracing the city. Plus, I really needed to go to the Pandora store. Excuses, excuses.

As I promised myself, 42Raw was my breakfast spot that day. I needed that acai bowl in my belly and quickly! HEAVENLY! Possibly the best thing I ate in Copenhagen to be honest. That granola, hmmmm. After breakfast, I went back to Strøget to search for a Pandora store (I went with the mermaid charm). I didn't shop a lot, just for little knickknacks because Copenhagen is expensive. I spent the rest of the day visting museums and headed to Christiana as well. It was a lovely, slow afternoon. Exactly what I needed that day.

For lunch, I didn't miss the opportunity to visit SimpleRaw. I went big obviously, ordering their raw veggie sushi and an avocado toast. Two thumbs up definitely for the toast, whilst I didn't enjoy the veggie sushi that much. I'd eat it again though, but I probably would just make it myself. I reckon there are other more worthy specials on the menu.

The rest of the day went on like that, quite leisurely. The sun felt amazing and I decided to lay on the grass and read. Life was beautiful at that moment, realising it's the simple pleasures that make life well worth it. I spent some time in a tiny coffee shop after to rest my tired feet, sipping some hot tea to ease my tummy. I managed to catch up on my reading and some of you might think that's rather boring, but it's amazig to me. It's important for me to set aside time to devour books, even during vacation. My luggage suffers because of this. Ha!

I needed a quick dinner that night as I was meeting up with some locals I met. It was such a novelty, my diet. Sorry, chaps, I don't eat pork. Botaniq caught my eye when I first went to Torvehallerne. I had the pita with falafels because, you know, you gotta falafel once in a while. My only comment about this place is you have to set aside time to eat here. There was only one personnel on hand so my food cam after a bit of a wait. I guess the falafel pita made it worth it anyway. I had the raw pumpkin square for dessert and I found it a bit sweet. Another patron advised me that the cheesecake was a better choice. And soon after dinner, it was time to live it up in Copenagen one last time. Did not disappoint in that regard.

Tears threatened me when I realised it was almost time to say good bye. Parting hurts.

Day 4:

Spent half a day in Copenhagen before flying to Barcelona. Since it was Sunday, there were no breakfast places closeby that were open early. Thank goodness I still have some fruits in the kitchen. Figs for life, y'all. I went for a brief stroll to stretch out my legs, knowing that I would have to endure a few hours of uncomfortable bent knees situation in the plane. What a miracle that I managed to pack up after spending the night out. Packing my luggage at dawn, not a new thing, really.

That ride to the central station tugged at my heart. I wanted to stay another day. Or week. Or month. Or a year. I began this love affair with Copenhagen and I wasn't ready to part ways. Another heartbreak I had to endure. But don't you worry, I'll come back to you soon enough.

There were more happy moments in Copenhagen, funny little incidents and turns of fate that made me believe it's possible to be overwhelmingly happy. Sure, the Danes are not the most outwardly happy people, but get to know then and you'll know what I mean. This is the city where I witnessed a couple riding the same bike, the guy pedalling and the girl kissing him. This is the city where I caught the eye of the nicest, cleverest and very handsome man. This is the city where I felt very different yet very much at home. And for that, I'm grateful. Vi ses, København!

Vegan Eating:

42Raw

Website: www.42raw.dk
Address: Pilestræde 32, 1112 København, Denmark

SimpleRaw

Website: www.simpleraw.dk
Address: Oehlenschlægersgade 12, 1663 København V, Denmark

Torvehallerne

Website: torvehallernekbh.dk
Address: Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K, Denmark

Botaniq

Website: www.botaniq.com
Address: Frederiksborggade 26, 1360 København, Denmark

Visit this website for other viable suggestions: Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Copenhagen

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