What I Learned while traveling in europe

Well, here I am. Home again.
What an exciting time I had in London and Paris!
What a wonderful thing it is was to have my "girls" with me there!

What did I learn?
I learned that the people over there are not nearly so "mean" as everyone here in the states says they are. In fact, everyone was exceedingly kind and helpful.
This was especially noted and appreciated in Paris. They were so patient with me when I tried to ask questions or directions to places. Everyone was so helpful and kind.
I learned that these people drive expensive cars. I learned that gas is higher there than it is here. And I learned that they walk EVERYWHERE. That is why they are so thin and why there are only small sizes in clothes when you shop for them. ha ha
I learned that there are sales in paris and london, if you can find them, just like there are here.

And I learned that I was able to walk much further than I thought I could and that I could tackle all those stairs we had to climb everywhere. I felt a real sense of accomplishment in accomplishing that. I feel I am ready now to set a goal toward more walking, etc. and look forward to my first ever 5K in July. It is exciting to me to be able to do that!!

I learned that my "girls" are patient with me and helpful to me. I learned, too, that they are fun to be with. (Of course, I knew this all the time, but even when we are in foreign lands, they are so loving and kind....and funny). It seemed that the giggling never stopped.

I learned many historical things also and I never cease to be amazed at how much more interesting this history is to me when I am in the area than when I am reading it out of a book in the states.

I learned, too, that this country has much for which to be thankful....the cleanliness, the courtesy of people (talking about the shoving), the right of way as pedestrians, the prices, and the beauty of america...I know that London and Paris was beautiful...and the buildings that were so very old were wonderful to see and to be amazed at, but nothing beats the United States for all of this and more.

It is always wonderful to travel but it is even more wonderful to return home.