Travel Log: Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN--I am just finishing up with the ASL Scandinavian Open here in the "New Orleans of the North" and I wanted to pass on a few things. If you have never been to this tournament, strongly consider it. The venue is really good. The Danhostel is unique, but ideally suited for ASL, venue. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff is really, really welcoming. The food (keeping in mind that I live in France) is second rate, but certainly better than the fare that ASL players have become accustomed. It is a little bit remote from the city, but a light rail station is within (healthy) walking distance. The rooms and the playing area are all connected with a kind of hamster-trail twisting-turning warren of glassed-in hallways. There is also a lot of room to walk outside if you need a breather. Remember, however, European ASL'ers are more likely to be smokers. The tournament itself is really well run, with a good plan, a few surprises (...