Fall Fun in the Queen's Backyard

We went to Fredensborg Slot. The palace by Lake Esrum in northern Zealand is the Queens and her husbands most frequently used residence in the spring and autumn months. The beautiful rooms and halls often form the setting for major state visits and royal events. 

The first parts of the palace were built in 1720–22 and it's gardens are some of Denmark’s biggest historic gardens. One part of the garden is the Nordmandsdalen. There are 70 sculptures, representing 60 Norwegian and 10 Faroese farmers, fishermen, women - it was very unusual for the time, to make sculptures of ordinary people. 

Last time we were in Denmark, we went to the castle and got to go on a tour inside. When we got there this time, I said to my mom, "I remember this place!"

We had a great time strolling around the lovely gardens and forest, seeing the leaves, old trees, lake and the castle. It was very quiet, peaceful and colorful. My mom is funny - she always says: "Enjoy the colors - it is like magic for your eyes, and make sure to listen the silence."
 

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