Lovely pictures as usual. I think the tourist stuff in Europe can be interesting because it is often an experience that can let you touch history. And they have so much of it, that it lies around the place like old cars on blocks in a neighbor's yard. "oh yeah that?...been around awhile. You can look around."
I agree. And I also think that, while the subtle differences in culture are fascinating, that the U.S. and Europe really aren't that different - we express ourselves in slightly different ways, but the underlying approaches are fairly consistent. As such, that definitely prioritizes the history over the people.
As for where next: Pompei and Campri for a couple days, then back to Munich and then home. We're planning on keeping this trip short then spending more time in Europe in either the fall or spring. (Hopefully the fall).
Gorgeous! Brings back many memories - I did Milan, Venice, Rome, and Florence over ten years ago. I took disposable cameras, not yet having any interest in photography.
My album is lacking sadly in comparision to your slideshow at Flickr.
I'll be going to Milan, Venice and Florence (or the area around Florence, at least) on our next trip. Hopefully by then I'll be to my target weight so I can buy a new suit - my reward for getting back into shape ;-). I only have like five pounds to go so it's tempting to get one now, but I suspect the exchange rate will be more favorable when I come back.
Europe really wasn't high on my list - at least not western Europe. It's been quite a bit of fun, though. I think Guatemala is a better destination as you get some of the same history (colonial churches going back to the 1500's) plus a wider variety of culture (European, Hispanic, Mayan) as well as the ancient Mayan pieces thrown in - all for a lot less money. I'm still really glad we came here, though, and while I don't think I'll have the patience for the originally planned six weeks, I definitely think a two week trip is well worth it.
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I think the tourist stuff in Europe can be interesting because it is often an experience that can let you touch history. And they have so much of it, that it lies around the place like old cars on blocks in a neighbor's yard. "oh yeah that?...been around awhile. You can look around."
So where to next?
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My album is lacking sadly in comparision to your slideshow at Flickr.
Enjoy the rest of the trip!
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