10/7 Swansea, MA. Even though I sold my house the day I left for Europe about 9 weeks ago, I guess I still call Swansea home. It felt kind of strange coming back, not really having a place to go. First, I would like to thank everybody that read the ...
10/7 Swansea, MA. Even though I sold my house the day I left for Europe about 9 weeks ago, I guess I still call Swansea home. It felt kind of strange coming back, not really having a place to go.
First, I would like to thank everybody that read the blog. I would also like to thank you for “making” me do things I would not have normally done if it weren’t to “get a good picture for the blog” (going on bridge, picture of strange people, going to museums, etc). The “do it for the blog” attitude assisted in many amazing and peaceful experiences with a sense of accomplishment.
Here is a recap of the last nine weeks regarding some observations, statistics, etc.
Unfortunate observations
In my opinion, 95% of tourists have common courtesy and spatial awareness … its the other 5% that really cause angst
Buses suck and are not reliable
Many people in Europe don’t believe in the bra
Positive observations
99% of locals are splendid – always willing to assist. And even if they weren’t successful in helping, you could see they were sincere
Trains are very reliable and relaxing
Many people in Europe don’t believe in the bra
Pleasant surprises
A few places that I didn’t know too much about that ended up being hidden gems (Trieste, Salzburg, etc)
Text & Data were free
Google Translate
Whatsapp’s video chat feature allowed me to stay in touch with Jen daily
Most Overrated Tourist Attractions
Astronomical Clock (Prague)
Mona Lisa (Paris)
Glockenspiel (Munich)
Statistics
Countries visited – 15 (Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czechia, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium)