Enjoy your Candor, "McGoose" Hello McGoose,
I enjoyed reading your latest blog, and your honesty about being a little short on cash right now is refreshing. Hang in there. You're already a great traveler. I have fond memories of traveling when I was younger and poorer; most of us have more energy when we're younger, can endure more, and are more adventurous!
Best to you,,
Monique
Sounds like a close call! The Louvre can be a pretty tough joint. I think I read somewhere that when visiting the Louvre you should always pack a blade.
the three A's How can you stand that cool weather? It is only 104 here! Just read about the 3 a's ....Arles, Axe and Avenon in southern France are the sites to see. We were in all 3 and can urge you to try to spend some time there. Save your energy for a 5 story climb!
Gram
you did it! Ok...You can come back now that you have seen everything.
No pictures of the Elgin Marbles. You need those for Greece.
Looks like you are having a marvy time....You don't know how much we wish we were with you all. Gram and Papa
14,497 feet wow, i sure get sick behind rocks a lot. really great story of the hike, matt. pure poetry. i think i'm already starting to forget the pain...but the thrill of the summit is still clear as day.
Thanks for checking My girlfriend, Robyn and I loved Paris. It was the one city on the whole trip we really wish we'd had a lot more time to visit. Florence is really a must, especially for art. But just the environment is wonderful too. It's calm and easy to get around in like Venice, but where Venice was more about the ambience to me, Florence has really priceless art, maybe the best anywhere outside of Paris. I would love to come visit the Midlands sometime. I will keep you posted, and please keep me posted if you or your family comes to Los Angeles. All the best, Matt.
getting around Italy Hello,
We had a great time in Italy. But if you're only going to Italy I've read that buying a Eurail Pass isn't worth the money. It's more worth it if you're going on long train rides between countries. The best advice I can possibly give you is to get the Rick Steve's book on Italy. He's the best at helping American's get aroud practically in Europe. I thought he was just for old people when I was younger becaue my grandparents followed his books and show, but when it came time for doing my own research on Europe, I found his guides the most comprehensive and helpful. And a guide book is really worth the money. As he puts it, a guidebook is a $30 investment for a $3000 trip. So my adivce to you is to take the train around, you'll see the countryside, but not to worry about getting a Eurail pass if you're just staying in Italy.
Hello, from a fellow travelblogger! I'm going to be traveling to Italy in a month or two and was wondering if you could give me some advice on getting around. I want to see...well, everything...and thought that a train pass would be easiest. The only one I've seen offers just three days within two months - I'll be in Italy for a week and want to travel more than that! I'm also a student. Any advice? Email: travel_goddess@hotmail.co.uk
Remaining Journals? It is now 10:00 pm Feb 1 in Tulsa. I hope we will see more beautiful pictures and your comments as you come back to the USA. I have so enjoyed all that you have written about thus far. This is a great diary to keep for the rest of your life. Many thanks for sharing, Matt... Bill
Great Trip!!! Matt,
We really enjoyed your blogs--makes us want to go to Europe again!!
Can't wait to see you in your new Italian suit!
Have a great trip home
Matt's Photos Matt, your photos are glorious! I enjoy them so much, and always look forward to seeing what's next. p.s., you look ultra-handsome in your new suit!!! Love you, Mom
Travel is cool. It is really really great and I really like to travel. I wish I had more money. Then I would just travel and see places for a while. And then if I could make money traveling I would really travel a lot and make more money doing that. I don't have much money now in my life, but I have a lot of life. There lies the rub. I have the energy to travel, but not the money. Some day I will have the money to travel but not the energy. That's where travelblog comes in handy. The website takes me places where I can't afford to go. My life is about discovering the world. My card, is Travelb... full info
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Enjoy your Candor, "McGoose"
Hello McGoose, I enjoyed reading your latest blog, and your honesty about being a little short on cash right now is refreshing. Hang in there. You're already a great traveler. I have fond memories of traveling when I was younger and poorer; most of us have more energy when we're younger, can endure more, and are more adventurous! Best to you,, Monique