tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post3908605838092776744..comments2024-02-25T01:52:50.553-05:00Comments on Of Muses and Meringues: Thursday's Child: Backpacking in Europe, part 2Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-76523944211906861982012-06-04T14:34:46.843-04:002012-06-04T14:34:46.843-04:00I took a trip to Europe shortly after I got pregna...I took a trip to Europe shortly after I got pregnant with my oldest son where I rode the trains and stayed in youth hostiles. It was really fun, but also so many shades of culture shock. Amsterdam was particularly interesting. I'm glad I had my husband with me.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-80726743166447251372012-06-03T14:41:33.060-04:002012-06-03T14:41:33.060-04:00Janet, I would travel with you any time. (And I t...Janet, I would travel with you any time. (And I think you're pretty friendly!)<br /><br />And Vicki, that would be wonderful, wouldn't it? I made this trip in the late 80s, but my memory is greatly enhanced by the journal I kept. I am so grateful that I recorded all these memories!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-17419682591957988462012-06-03T12:58:17.070-04:002012-06-03T12:58:17.070-04:00It truely sounds like a wonderful experience. It ...It truely sounds like a wonderful experience. It would be fun for many of us who blog to travel together to Europe to visit all the wonderful foodie places and sites and get to know one another. <br /><br />Just curious how many years ago was this because I know you've talked about your children as well and my goodness your memory is so vivid - as though you were there yesterday!Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-49016502837475673252012-06-03T11:10:11.587-04:002012-06-03T11:10:11.587-04:00I love hearing your stories! And we would make gre...I love hearing your stories! And we would make great travel partners. My weakness is friendliness and my strength is navigation. :) <br /><br />I love that you did this and are now sharing!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-83833076182832779702012-06-02T22:27:24.378-04:002012-06-02T22:27:24.378-04:00I'm so thankful that I traveled while in unive...I'm so thankful that I traveled while in university. It's the best time to do it. :) I even spent a semester studying in Finland while in grad school, and worked one summer in a different Finnish city (Helskini) while living with my grandparents. I didn't know much Finnish and they didn't speak English. Somehow we survived.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-52025900293094790402012-06-02T21:11:19.593-04:002012-06-02T21:11:19.593-04:00So true!! The people make every place magical (sca...So true!! The people make every place magical (scary shower though *wink*:)<br />Miriam@<a href="http://meatlessmealsformeateaters.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters</a>Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861660881364228180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-31951054980573434192012-06-02T11:31:42.033-04:002012-06-02T11:31:42.033-04:00I have no doubt that these experiences enriched yo...I have no doubt that these experiences enriched your life in wonderful ways. And I must agree, travel is not about just seeing sights or trying food. It is about opening your heart to people around the world.Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707693114775541389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-14830719569494259532012-06-02T08:23:33.260-04:002012-06-02T08:23:33.260-04:00I couldn't agree with you more. Our travel exp...I couldn't agree with you more. Our travel experiences are enriched greatly by the people that we meet along the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-7595868566674238712012-06-02T02:44:40.911-04:002012-06-02T02:44:40.911-04:00This makes me wish I'd traveled more when I wa...This makes me wish I'd traveled more when I was younger. I need to play catch up in my older years. <br /><br />Have a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-57844137448661301392012-06-01T19:55:16.286-04:002012-06-01T19:55:16.286-04:00Yikes! I'd have freaked out in that shower sit...Yikes! I'd have freaked out in that shower situation! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-76553968481972454432012-06-01T19:02:43.831-04:002012-06-01T19:02:43.831-04:00Love the photos! I'll echo Cucina49 above~ you...Love the photos! I'll echo Cucina49 above~ you make me wish I'd done more traveling in my youth :) The shower situation must have been awkward, but what a story! I wonder if your daughters will be traveling much on their own, and what advice you'll give them :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-29691738046982465162012-06-01T16:13:34.515-04:002012-06-01T16:13:34.515-04:00You make me wish that I had traveled more when I w...You make me wish that I had traveled more when I was younger! That photo of Bruges makes me want to go back to Belgium--all I've seen of it is Brussels.Cucina49https://www.blogger.com/profile/12124852679920788135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-60316791084594914052012-06-01T09:08:41.036-04:002012-06-01T09:08:41.036-04:00Beth, Some of my favorite moments are those shared...Beth, Some of my favorite moments are those shared with perfect strangers. Thanks for sharing your memories. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-64197907220782764702012-06-01T08:28:56.129-04:002012-06-01T08:28:56.129-04:00Lovely post, Beth. I was going to ask if you staye...Lovely post, Beth. I was going to ask if you stayed in contact with anyone, but it sounds as though you were friends in passing only. Still, such an education you had!<br />Love the shower story....sneakers, my foot!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-18516885896326516752012-06-01T08:19:09.631-04:002012-06-01T08:19:09.631-04:00Looks like a great time!Looks like a great time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-18603451483814800322012-06-01T07:55:10.117-04:002012-06-01T07:55:10.117-04:00I agree with learning a few words of the language ...I agree with learning a few words of the language of the country you are visiting. Instead of where is...I ask in their language if they speak a little English. When asking "where is" in their language, they presume I speak their language and give me directions in their language. That is OK sometimes if they do a lot of pointing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-57710106618533713552012-06-01T07:01:52.816-04:002012-06-01T07:01:52.816-04:00What a great adventure you lived that will stay wi...What a great adventure you lived that will stay with you forever; really enjoyed reading about it. You made us feel like we were there with you and it was fun.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791201457372887378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-89297302869483671892012-06-01T02:21:40.046-04:002012-06-01T02:21:40.046-04:00Your experiences should go into a book my friend, ...Your experiences should go into a book my friend, I love reading about them :D<br /><br />Cheers<br />Choc Chip UruAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-11106340544070498302012-05-31T23:43:09.790-04:002012-05-31T23:43:09.790-04:00LOL about the shower :) Reminds me of the coed flo...LOL about the shower :) Reminds me of the coed floor in college! You were very adventurous to travel alone, such great memories, I enjoyed your stories.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649792739059060169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-30796223922839025132012-05-31T20:49:44.514-04:002012-05-31T20:49:44.514-04:00You were so brave to travel alone, and how awesome...You were so brave to travel alone, and how awesome that you kept a journal and recorded everyone's names!Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447138071495026763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-7116936011231735092012-05-31T20:01:43.768-04:002012-05-31T20:01:43.768-04:00Loving these memories - and the unexpected - that ...Loving these memories - and the unexpected - that sometimes is the best part.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-46004315855405930952012-05-31T19:47:37.917-04:002012-05-31T19:47:37.917-04:00I visited Bruges last Spring and loved it! You'...I visited Bruges last Spring and loved it! You've had a wonderful time visiting all these places while you were younger! Great posts!Lynne Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264924476581968545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-67658647510902317352012-05-31T17:52:30.230-04:002012-05-31T17:52:30.230-04:00Those are the best meetups. Some you hope will be ...Those are the best meetups. Some you hope will be friends for a long time. Social media has certainly made this easier. That shower dude...nice line!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414600578010031544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-13876146976281918992012-05-31T17:52:23.434-04:002012-05-31T17:52:23.434-04:00Those are the best meetups. Some you hope will be ...Those are the best meetups. Some you hope will be friends for a long time. Social media has certainly made this easier. That shower dude...nice line!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414600578010031544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-15745805297595531172012-05-31T17:47:22.773-04:002012-05-31T17:47:22.773-04:00Sneakers, always a dead giveaways to one's ide...Sneakers, always a dead giveaways to one's identity. :D<br /><br />What a great way to wrap up May. You always offer such sage advice..."Where is...?" So, so crucial.Valerie Gaminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282678415259610621noreply@blogger.com