Sorry Joe, I have a pic of more than 2 feet of snow. It's of a glacier. And I'm on it, and we rode all day. It was sweet. Unbelieveable. On to the new post :)
So I booked a night train in a sleeper car to some place in Switzerland. I didn't even care where, as long as I got a bed that wasn't made of tile for the night. I was headed to Mike and Kirsten's to get back on track. As I'm getting the sleeper car ready for the night, my roommates show up. A guy and three girls, all from Detroit. We laugh at our luck and talk for a while. They tell me about a hostel that they are staying at in Geneve, where we're going, so we get there in the morning, and find that there are in fact places to ruck up (still getting the Austrailian out of me). So I book and all is good. I'll go back to Italy when I'm assured I have a place to stay. For now, we had a blast in Geneve. These folks also had problems finding rooms in Venice, so we spent a leisurly day in a leisurly town, just walking around, went swimming in the lake, got a little sun burned, and lounged for a day of recouperation. Tomorrow, we're headed to Barcelona. I realize that I'm blitzing through these countries, but I have full intentions of returning and hitting up some more cities. For now, I found a great group of traveling companions, and I've found that even in the worst situations, one good person can turn a situation from survivable to enjoyable. For now, I'm blessed with four such people. I really wish the USB here worked so that you all could see pictures of what's been going on. I've already sent three CDs home of pics (yes Mom, two more are in the mail. And don't worry, I'm not wasting money on worthless souveniers, I didn't pay for what else is in the box ;) On a side note, sleeper cars are awesome. Italy isn't so hot, because they still make you reserve a seat, which is 25 euros, even though we all had Eurail passes. That makes it inefficent to use them as alternate housing, in Italy. Tomorrow we may check into prices in other countries, because it was so much fun. Well, I have 4 minutes left. Time to get to the e-mail side of things. Later!
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Most Righteous, I get the first comment again, and I spelled comment correctly - though I like omment a little better. It sounds like Italy was a little rough on U, maybe I could of helped you out, I probably could of talked to my fam, and maybe got you a bed, and a tour of the smania furniture company as well - just what you always wanted. Well I hope things go better for you, and I'm glad you ran into some old friends. Well it might be a while until I post a comment - will be heading to Maryland for my 2-3 week training, and then I will have a week or so off before I head off to Hawaii (Not sure if I spelled Maryland wright, and I don't really care either) Well you have my best wishes, and I will be praying for you Brett.
Love your Brother in CHrist
Jerome OUT!
Glad things are better - learning life lessons is half the trip - good people are precious, always. Like having Barb's apple pie tonight, and her grin knowing how much you love it. Smiles are warmer than the sun.Will honor the pics, rest assured. Love you,
sleep well:)
Mom
I'd figured you'd have spent some time on or about the 6th somewhere around St. Mer Iglis, but there were a number of other June 6ths during the Great American Camping trip. Interested to see your pics of the Nest.
Did you see the big fireworks display over the Rhine a day or so ago? Kickoff for the World's Cup - sounded spectacular.
Is your German standing you in good stead? Thought of you the other day as I recited a poem for someone that could use it; maybe you recall it:
If you had a magic carpet that could wisk you thru the air
to Spain or Maine or Africa if you just told it where,
Would you let it take you where you've never been before,
Or would you buy some drapes to match
And lay it on the floor?
Sounds like YOUR carpet is getting great milage.
Love, HAF
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