Hi everyone.. this is really neat to read where everyone else is from. I grew up in Eugene, Or. and now currently live in San Diego, Ca. I moved here when I was a teenager. I did get the great experience of living in Hawaii for 3 years. I went to Europe for the first time March 2000, Paris and London. I loved it and I am going back to Paris May 10th. I can't wait. I am taking my 9 year old daughter for the first time. I can't wait to travel more through Europe. Thanks to everyone who replied to my questions.

Hello, Fellow Travelers <BR>I have been on this site for several months now and feel that I know many of you. I own an Interior Design firm. It is a wonderful profession, but full of more hardwork and stress than glamour! It does provide me with many opportunities to travel, and travel, particularly European travel, provides opportunites for my business. I shop for my clients there so can combine business and pleasure. <BR>I plan to retire in Europe (for at least part of the year). Although that is many years off, I am looking for that perfect spot! Opera, Art, and Architecture feeds my soul. I also enjoy photography and gardening. <BR>My three teenagers are the light of my life. I have taken them to Europe a few times and hope that I have ignited an interest in travel. <BR>Thank you all for your sharing. <BR>Gloria