So I just got home from Europe...

iamspenagain · 07-15-2003, 02:43 AM

And it was quite a great experience.

My first stop was in London. It was incredible, though trying to be polite with people in the tubes was an exercise in futility. Westminster Abbey is the most beautiful buidling I've ever seen. My favorite part of the experience was our tour guide, though. "And to your left, you'll see a build - QUEEN! THERE'S THE QUEEN OVER THERE!" So funny.

After London came Paris, a remarkably clean city. The people were very polite, though that's probably because I attempted their language. I discovered that all American stereotypes about the French are wrong. The sites were incredible. From gazing at the city from atop the Eiffel Tower to wondering what it was that the Arc de Triomph celebrates, I loved every bit of that city.

We went from Paris to Champery, Switzerland, where I consumed massive amounts of chocolate and bought a pocket knife. Champery is officially the most beautiful village in the world. A small town of 500 people, it was quiet an relaxing, a welcome change from the big cities. The scenery was absolutely incredible. We spent a day in Zermatt near the Matterhorn, where I had my first experience with a European McDonald's. It was a hell of a lot better than its American counterpart.

After Switzerland, we headed to Vaduz, Liechtenstien, more so we could say we've been to Liechtenstien than anything else. We spent an hour and a half there.

After Vaduz, we went to Inssbruck, Austria, which wasn't as enjoyable as Champery, but it was an all right little town. We headed to Venice for a day, were I marveled at the dirtiness of the canals and the raw sewage smell of the sinking city. The food was excellent, though, and I proceeded to eat my dinner and the dinners of three other people in my little group.

Our final stop was Rothenburg, Germany, a walled mideival city. Absolutely beautiful. Walking the streets was incredible. Everything was so old. I ate a lot of ice cream here.

After Rothenburg, we came home...and I discovered how much of a bitch customs is.

Deslok · 07-15-2003, 08:54 AM

Did you see Frogs_have_warts there?

Welcome back 'Sven! Sounds like you had a great time.

Cymro · 07-15-2003, 09:09 AM

Yeah...old buildings are everywhere in this fucking continent.

And Eurpoean McDonalds are fucking crap, they always give you relish!

Deslok · 07-15-2003, 09:33 AM

When I went to Paris, I just had to see how the food in a McDonald's tasted. I didn't try the wine tho', McChardonnay didn't sound too appealing

Cujo · 07-15-2003, 01:50 PM

LOL - McChardonnay! That is sooo... tempting!

Welcome back Spen! Stick around for a while!

Cymro · 07-15-2003, 02:19 PM

Quote:

LOL - McChardonnay!  That is sooo... tempting!

Welcome back Spen!  Stick around for a while!

Yeah, Sven, you Pussy!

trekker2001 · 07-18-2003, 03:05 AM

Hey Spen!!

I was wondering if you had fallen off the end of the Earth, and indeed you seemed to have for a while! Sounds like an amazing trip!

I have yet to be out of the country (and no, I dont count Canada, its always been there for me :P )

Anywho, Glad to have you back!

Trek01

07-15-2003, 02:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
iamspenagain Cymro's Bitch Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Nast 'Nati, Ohio Posts: 496	And it was quite a great experience. My first stop was in London. It was incredible, though trying to be polite with people in the tubes was an exercise in futility. Westminster Abbey is the most beautiful buidling I've ever seen. My favorite part of the experience was our tour guide, though. "And to your left, you'll see a build - QUEEN! THERE'S THE QUEEN OVER THERE!" So funny. After London came Paris, a remarkably clean city. The people were very polite, though that's probably because I attempted their language. I discovered that all American stereotypes about the French are wrong. The sites were incredible. From gazing at the city from atop the Eiffel Tower to wondering what it was that the Arc de Triomph celebrates, I loved every bit of that city. We went from Paris to Champery, Switzerland, where I consumed massive amounts of chocolate and bought a pocket knife. Champery is officially the most beautiful village in the world. A small town of 500 people, it was quiet an relaxing, a welcome change from the big cities. The scenery was absolutely incredible. We spent a day in Zermatt near the Matterhorn, where I had my first experience with a European McDonald's. It was a hell of a lot better than its American counterpart. After Switzerland, we headed to Vaduz, Liechtenstien, more so we could say we've been to Liechtenstien than anything else. We spent an hour and a half there. After Vaduz, we went to Inssbruck, Austria, which wasn't as enjoyable as Champery, but it was an all right little town. We headed to Venice for a day, were I marveled at the dirtiness of the canals and the raw sewage smell of the sinking city. The food was excellent, though, and I proceeded to eat my dinner and the dinners of three other people in my little group. Our final stop was Rothenburg, Germany, a walled mideival city. Absolutely beautiful. Walking the streets was incredible. Everything was so old. I ate a lot of ice cream here. After Rothenburg, we came home...and I discovered how much of a bitch customs is. __________________ If I could, I would marry a Magnum bar.

07-15-2003, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deslok regruntled and reemployed Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 1,221	Did you see Frogs_have_warts there? Welcome back 'Sven! Sounds like you had a great time. __________________

07-15-2003, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cymro Religious Fanatic Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Shitsville, CF63 Posts: 4,921	Yeah...old buildings are everywhere in this fucking continent. And Eurpoean McDonalds are fucking crap, they always give you relish! __________________ "Let me tell you something about humans, nephew: They're a wonderful, friendly people - as long as their bellies are full and their holosuites are working. "But take away their creature comforts, deprive them of food, sleep, sonic showers, put their lives in jeopardy over an extended period of time and those friendly, intelligent, wonderful people...will become as nasty and as violent as the most blood-thirsty klingon."

07-15-2003, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deslok regruntled and reemployed Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 1,221	When I went to Paris, I just had to see how the food in a McDonald's tasted. I didn't try the wine tho', McChardonnay didn't sound too appealing __________________

07-15-2003, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cujo Lover AND a Fighter Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 758	LOL - McChardonnay! That is sooo... tempting! Welcome back Spen! Stick around for a while! __________________

07-18-2003, 03:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
trekker2001 Patrons Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: North Dakota - School/North Idaho - Home Posts: 40	Hey Spen!! I was wondering if you had fallen off the end of the Earth, and indeed you seemed to have for a while! Sounds like an amazing trip! I have yet to be out of the country (and no, I dont count Canada, its always been there for me :P ) Anywho, Glad to have you back! Trek01 __________________ "...Scientists are a friendly, atheistic, hard-working, beer-drinking lot whose minds are preoccupied with sex, chess and baseball when they are not preoccupied with science." --Life of Pi, by Yann Martel

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