The Designmuseum is a salute to all that makes designs work. I found it fascinating, especially since Danish design is so sleek and functional.
First a little tutorial on design:
Hermansen said he felt the design was in his hands, so using wire to form objects helped him "see" the design more clearly.
In Copenhagen, we had an opportunity to row a Viking ship. It was tricky boarding the ship and even trickier rowing, but our leader, Borg, was a terrific instructor.
The guides began with instructions, and then we put on life preservers.
Borg explains the commands and how we'll get this craft moving.
Finally our oars were in position and somewhat even.
But then they quickly weren't:
Still, with Borg's help, we eventually began rowing.
Next, they decided to hoist a massive sail made out of flax so we could see/feel what it was like to be under sail.
Thousands of years ago, the Vikings sailed up rivers and across the open sea throughout Europe and the North Atlantic area. They spent most of their time farming, hunting, and fishing to sustain their families and communities. Raiding was a seasonal activity. Vikings were known for their hygiene (although fierce photos seem to differ) as spoons were found for cleaning out ears. They used lye soap to rid themselves of bugs, and this turned their hair lighter.
The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev and tells the story of how the Vikings changed the world with their ships.
Without ships, no Viking Age.
