Day 5--The Queen designs her own carpet

Today we had language class, as usual.  However, it was shortened because we had a 1:00 appointment with a member of the Folketing, aka the Danish Parliament.  The appointment got shortened even more because we couldn't find the entrance to the Parliament, which greatly upset Mogens, who was meeting us there.  Nevertheless, we got to learn about what the Parliament does overall as well as the specific things the member talking to us does in the Parliament.  In addition, we got to see a session in the chamber, even though the session was conducted in Danish.  We then got to tour the ruins of Bishop Absalon's Castle as well as the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace, home of Queen Margrethe II.  It was very interesting to see what was there, but by the time I got back to the apartment after the tour, I was tired.  Additionally, my group (which consists of "Chietara," "Michael," and I) had to meet with our advisor to rehearse our presentation for our sponsor for tomorrow.  (We will travel by public transportation tomorrow afternoon to meet our sponsor for a short introductory meeting.)  My roommates and I split a pizza from the pizzeria across the street, and then we went to Netto to buy more supplies, including stuff we needed to make apple pie tonight.  Yes, in honor of Pi Day, Hannah and I made apple pie (well, Hannah made it, and I looked over her shoulder and helped chop apples).  I got to try some raw pie crust and some "apple cider" that was the syrup left over from boiling the apples and cinnamon.  (Of course, the pie was good, too.)  Anyways, last day of orientation tomorrow, which will end with a nice dinner.  IQP starts next week!  Vi ses!  Hej, hej!