We are home now from our excellent adventure and this will be my last post. The trip was so exciting and I learned alot about myself and others. Most people repond positively to a smile regardless of language differences. As Americans, we could learn alot from the Europeans about cleanliness, recycling and reducing waste, and how to savor life. Below are some insights that the 6 of us came up with on our way home. Hope they prove useful to you!
- Most restrooms are free and you don't need to bring toilet paper but a few require a coin to open the door.
- The Eurorail is a quick, comfortable, easy way to get around from city to city or country to country.
- Hop On, Hop Off buses are inexpensive ways to tour a city efficiently.
- Research your hotels. We had one that was not in a safe area of town.
- Check out local groceries for cheaper soft drinks and snacks.
- Water is not free at restaurants and neither are refills.
- Be prepared to drink all drinks without ice.
- You will be charged for ketchup even at McDonald's.
- Stay out of the bike lanes, bikers will run you down.
- People do not yield way when walking.
- Internet in hotels is very expensive...look for an Apple store where you can use computers free.
- Pre paid phone cards are pretty much useless!
- Weather can change radically overnight so bring layers.
- Many shops and restaurants close for a couple of hours in the middle of the day for lunch.
- If you use washcloths, take them because they aren't usually supplied.
- Beds come with a bottom sheet and a duvet...no top sheet.
- Most stores, restaurants and hotels do not have air conditioning and windows don't have screens.
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