Unfortunately there was no sighting of the Pope. Yes Mom I looked for him on the bus, but without the hat I wouldn’t recognize him. Where does that guy hang out?
Rome was amazing, but exhausting. We stayed there for over a week and still wanted to see more. We visited countless museums and churches including St Peters Church, and the Sistine Chapel. Rome seems rather small now. We walked all day, and by the end of everyday I noticed I was limping back to our apartment.
It was a sad day leaving Rome. I might just have to move there.
We met some travelers from Rhode Island on the train. I think they were a little shocked at our fairly impulsive traveling technique. They gave us a map of Italy, Switzerland and Germany which will come in handy considering we only had maps and books of Greece.
We stayed a couple days in Venice. Didn’t do any boat rides although I envisioned myself on one of those skinny boats with the guy in the back singing and rowing with his black and white t-shirt and long skinny paddle. We did see a couple of those go by, but the guy was not singing. I guess they only sing in cartoons where either a frog is rowing the boat or Peppy La Pu.
It is officially freezing now! Rome was chilly, but Venice makes me want to wear a full body wool sock. I wouldn’t care if it were itchy. I did go into the first clothing store that I saw and purchased a blanket size scarf.
Lindsey, that hat you made for Eric that I stole really comes in handy now.
We rode the train through the Alps in Switzerland yesterday and now we are in Zurich. Our room that we booked ahead of time has bunk beds and pictures of Joe Cocker everywhere.
There is snow here. I have yet to discover the Switzerland snowman. They must have a traditional snow creature of some kind. Once I find one I will build the American kind next to it and they can hold hands.
K well once again we expect comments.
Emily, that is exciting your going to Greece. We have books and maps for you.
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You guys sure have your traveling shoes on. Sounds wonderful. Yhe pictures are great. Tomorrow is Yhanksgiving and most of the family will be at Tim and Gelena's. A Happy Thanksgiving to you. Love G & G
Wow guys looks way fun!! So Rome looks sweet I like the photos showing the vastness of rome behind you guys and d in the st peters. bummer on the boat rides but it gives you a reason to go back, sounds like you want to anyways.....so AK is good were getting some snow and alyeska is opening up today. Just wanted to say hey, happy turkey/swiss holiday meat day, and Im checking the blog all the time so keep posting! I especially like the photos from the last two entries "roma" and "swiss cheese"......
take care
kels
Hi Shelby and Dawson,
Happy Thanksgiving! We are all at Jennifer's in Corvallis. Rylee says she is excited you will be coming home for Christmas! Try to get a place that has internet so you can Skype me.
Dad
Heyo Happy Thanksgiving!
No leftovers for you.
Hi, Tried to post a comment a couple days ago but it did not show up so we'll try again. Sounds like the trip to Switerland was great. Going from the white sand beaches of Crete to the white slopes of the Alps is quite a contrast. Hope you have time to carve up some ski slopes while you are there. Thanksgiving was good here, we have some new snow on the ground to brighten things up a little. Keep having a grand time, will see you return.
Love Lyle and Sue
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