Why vacation in Europe? - from an American point of view
Jul 11th, 2011, 12:24 PM
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Hello! I hadn't realised the thread was that old, to be honest, it was just an interesting read. I've done a huge amount of research on Route 66 so I know the problems with navigation. I'd like to spend time exploring little places off the road (or what's left of it). My concern is that the road is becoming too....touristy. But the US is a big place and I may just choose another route instead! If I get there *lol*
For the last three years my job has taken me to all corners of my own country - Wales. Sometimes I just have to stop and look at it. There's an awful lot packed into a small space; mainland Europe is exactly the same.
My German is better than my French, but both are poor, so I'm busy working out some basics. I'm going for 10 days but only one night's accommodation has been pre-booked. It's fun not knowing where you'll stay. All I know is that I have a limit of 1000 miles before I have to turn around and head back, along a different route. Venice was the original destination but Venice in early August is not a great place to be - hot, a bit whiffy, and jam-packed full of Americans. That last bit was a joke
As an aside, I once had a strange argument with an American, standing in a queue (line) at MGM Studios, Florida. We both arrived together and took up the same space. Sorry, I said. He got a little agitated so I responded in much the same way because, you see, I had apologised to him. It was only later, drinking a beer at the edge of the pool, that I realised it was all down to differences in language. For him, "sorry" was "hey, sorry, this is my place, get back!". I should have said "pardon me". Differences, eh?
Sorry (*lol*) I'm rambling now. Take care.
For the last three years my job has taken me to all corners of my own country - Wales. Sometimes I just have to stop and look at it. There's an awful lot packed into a small space; mainland Europe is exactly the same.
My German is better than my French, but both are poor, so I'm busy working out some basics. I'm going for 10 days but only one night's accommodation has been pre-booked. It's fun not knowing where you'll stay. All I know is that I have a limit of 1000 miles before I have to turn around and head back, along a different route. Venice was the original destination but Venice in early August is not a great place to be - hot, a bit whiffy, and jam-packed full of Americans. That last bit was a joke
As an aside, I once had a strange argument with an American, standing in a queue (line) at MGM Studios, Florida. We both arrived together and took up the same space. Sorry, I said. He got a little agitated so I responded in much the same way because, you see, I had apologised to him. It was only later, drinking a beer at the edge of the pool, that I realised it was all down to differences in language. For him, "sorry" was "hey, sorry, this is my place, get back!". I should have said "pardon me". Differences, eh?
Sorry (*lol*) I'm rambling now. Take care.
Jul 11th, 2011, 01:20 PM
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Hi dobbo,
We drove some of what is left of Rte 66 a few years ago.
Oklahoma city did look mighty pretty.
Amarillo was OK.
We bought some Indian pawn jewelry in Gallup, NM.
Flagstaff, AZ has very nice scenery.
Rt 77 from Gallup, NM to Tucson is very scenic.
Enjoy your trip.
We drove some of what is left of Rte 66 a few years ago.
Oklahoma city did look mighty pretty.
Amarillo was OK.
We bought some Indian pawn jewelry in Gallup, NM.
Flagstaff, AZ has very nice scenery.
Rt 77 from Gallup, NM to Tucson is very scenic.
Enjoy your trip.
Jul 11th, 2011, 04:34 PM
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I still have not been back to the historic sites in Philadelphia, though I do have something of an excuse now - I've been working in the Washington, DC area for the past 2 1/2 years. I live in Montgomery County, Maryland during the week, and spend weekends at home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Nice to see this thread resurrected, while I'm looking forward to my next Italy trip in late September. And enjoyed reading the different points of view again.
I still have not been back to the historic sites in Philadelphia, though I do have something of an excuse now - I've been working in the Washington, DC area for the past 2 1/2 years. I live in Montgomery County, Maryland during the week, and spend weekends at home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Nice to see this thread resurrected, while I'm looking forward to my next Italy trip in late September. And enjoyed reading the different points of view again.
