Bougie On A Budget

06/12/2026

Visited The Little Mermaid statue in Denmark

From Google:
The Little Mermaid statue by Edvard Eriksen is a famous bronze sculpture in Copenhagen, Denmark, depicting the mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, unveiled in 1913. It sits on a rock at the Langelinie promenade, is about 4 feet tall, and has become an iconic symbol of the city and the country, attracting many tourists despite its small size. The statue's head is modeled after ballerina Ellen Price, while the body is based on Eriksen's wife, Eline Eriksen. .

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

06/10/2026

I had the privilege of organizing a 19 person trip to Europe including flying to London for 2 days, arranging a charter bus that stopped by Stonehenge on the way the the cruise port in Southhampton, and then the Norwegian cruise itself. Between us, we visited United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Netherlands. It was a trip of a lifetime with unforgettable people. Life is short, make memories with the ones you love!

06/09/2026

In London we had the amazing opportunity to meet a Yeoman (Beefeater).
From Google:
The Yeomen Warders, also known as "Beefeaters", are the ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London and members of the Sovereign's Body Guard. They are the oldest royal bodyguard, formed after the Battle of Bosworth. The Yeomen Warders are responsible for the nightly Ceremony of the Keys, where the Chief Yeoman Warder secures the Tower's gates. They also participate in state occasions, wearing a red and gold Tudor State Dress similar to the Yeomen of the Guard. In the 17th century, when meat was an expensive luxury, these royal guards were given generous portions of beef from the King's table, leading to the famous nickname.

06/08/2026

So I learned a Swedish word! Herr means Mr. 🤣

06/07/2026

Swedish meatballs in Sweden!