Posted on 06/19/2006 2:32:40 PM PDT by schwing_wifey
Just in case you need a break from the rough news of the world (especially if you saw any of the Naked SF Biker pictures).
This is probably my last travelogue till the fall, and then we head home to the good old US of A.... home sweet home!
;D
Thanks for the post. I don't know if you saw 'Rome' on HBO, but it has prompted my airplane-phobic son to think about going to Italy and retracing some of Caesar's steps.
I'm surprised about the grafitti in Stockholm. I thought the Swedes were more anal than to do that. : )
We were in Stockholm last year and noticed the graffiti especially in the otherwise-charming Gamla Stan section.
That's what I thought.
Thanks! Very interesting, and charming pictures.
I really enjoyed reading this! I'm hoping to be able to go by my 40th birthday --5 yrs away.
Looking very much forward to Spain, but you know what I really want to read? You're thoughts of when you've arrived back home...in America.
I know these threads take a little while to put together and just wanted to let you know that your efforts are much appreciated.
Unfortunately, out on the island Lidingo, it IS the local teens with nothing better to do. You can tell because as soon as the guys paint the cute little train stations, the next day they're all marked up. (And then they start painting again).
Bet that could be nipped in the bud if they didn't allow spray cans sold to anybody under 30.
Also, Tunnelbana trains coming up from the Norsborg area (south end of the red line) always seem to be in worse shape than the others...???
My husband and I have both touched on the subject of what home will be like now. First of all, I can tell you right now we both are sooo looking forward to it. This has been a wonderful experience but with it has also been the slightest degree of non-stop stress. Its a pain trying to read forms, make appointments, call customer service, even find stuff that all you would need to do back home is walk into a Home Depot or Walmart.
However, this has also been non-stop excitement and adventure, almost like a kid over-d ing on video games. After about 6 months home, I will do a followup to my journal regarding our perpective on the whole experience. I think that needs to be part of our family book.
Thanks for the encouragement. Actually I've been writing for many many years (privately) so this stuff can be enjoyed by my husband and I when we are too old to travel and do stuff like this. Plus its for our son. Pictures are great but its the little bizarre happenings like "Uncle Leo!!" that I don't want to forget. And be thankful you're getting the "abbreviated" versions - the originals are small books in themselves.
;D
BTW, there was a recent posting about some lady crawling over a retaining wall to take pictures (and falling to her death). The first thing that popped into my mind was the ledge we stood on overlooking Lake Nakuru in Africa. Retaining wall? Heck! What retaining wall! I did creep out to get a picture of a rock hyrax but I also knew I had a good chance of falling if I screwed up. I'm beginning to have questions about how much we should be "protecting" people from hazardous situations. If it looks obviously dangerous, maybe they'd think twice or at least take more care (like me...).
Thank you for the ping. I hope you had a good time in the old country. :)
You're welcome....
The people in Italy were some of the nicest we've experienced so far in Europe... if it was fake, they did an excellent job of faking. Next to Kiruna Sweden, thats the country I'd go to again in a heartbeat, or even live in for a little while, if offered the chance.
I take it many people in Italy and Sweden are pro-US or the "I don't agree but respect your opinion type"?
BTW, where/what is Kiruna?
Don't really know if they are pro-US or not, but I can tell you I've met A LOT of people who want to move to the US or kids that want to RETURN to the US (one of their parents came "home" to Europe).
Kiruna Sweden is inside the Arctic Circle and the home of the Ice Hotel... check out the link in #2 (I think) to our adventure up there.... it was totally awesome!!!!
Heh, I see the American dream is alive and well. Excellent. :)
I heard of the Ice hotel b4, it's really cool. Congrats on being there. Hope you enjoy your trip and come home safe.
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Glad you've enjoyed what you've seen of Europe so far.
It is a human right to once experience Italy.
My favourite italian region is Tuscany, for many reasons.
(Learn more about the magnificent florentine renaissance
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/middleages.html - this is one of the major reasons why we westerners are who we are)
Italy is a part of the world that has shaped the conditions of mankind like no other geographical/cultural area, with the possible exception of Greece.
You also went to Kiruna, Sweden.
I'm swedish and live in Sweden, but I've never been to the polar part.
I've been all over Europe, to Asia, to America, but I haven't visited Kiruna.
We all need a get away every now and then.
More and more people are discovering Sweden, maybe I should as well!
Välkomna till Europa!
(Welcome to Europe!)
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