Apply for the Amazing Race! Whew! Aren't you glad you are doing this when you are young? Loved the visual of the family pushing to the front of the line; Ken as a junkyard dog; and Kate as an lawyer defending a jar of peanut butter :-) Ride those elephants! Carolyn
Toilet advice Been there.. done that. ALWAYS carry small change with you , and yes, everyone is expected to pay. In Poland I was charged: 1st for TP, 2nd for soap, and 3rd time for a paper towel. My son said not to begrudge the little old ladies as they have no other means of support. Other words from him- go to a McDonald's or Pizza Hut or some other Am. chain. Toilets are usually free and clean. Love your blogs and all Kate's close calls with the law :-)
Comic Relief Hey "English" come here.....TMI bathing suites....HA!!!!-too funny. Keep the laughs coming. I just love your commentary!! We'll hire you for a fancy dinner with napkins when you get back :)!
Jorney on K4!
Grazie Molte-
Amore, Jefferino Wilkenzo!
Calendar Men I really enjoyed reading this blog entry! I laughed, cried and had visions of Ken being asked to pose for the American version of the "Hot Priests" calendar! Too funny! And the image of the four of you walking into a formal cruise ship dinner in your best drip dry made me almost wet my pants! It's a good thing Lauren is there to keep you all in proper decorum. Your descriptions of all the sights and activities are so good! Thank you for sharing it all with us! And I cannot believe that you carried unopened birthday cards with you, Kate! You really do qualify for "best mom of the year"! Did the waiters sing happy birthday in English or Italian, Sam? What a cool way to celebrate your birthday. While I am envious of the adventures you are having, I am not envious of the heat you are enduring. Things here are well! Love and peace -Joe
happy birthday,Sam Hi Sam!
I am celebrating your 13th birthday inside a ship in 0zmir,Turkey.
Happy birthday to you.
Love,
Cumali
from Mersin,Turkey (Marilyn's Turkish friend)
Love the Blog I am very much enjoying reading of your adventures! I will be in Venice in mid-September so I really enjoyed reading your entry and expereinces. I am glad all continues to go well for you. Love to you all! Joe
Just found your Blog!! Greetings K4!! :)
I love your commentary. It's so nice to be able to "travel with you" in this way! Can't wait for your next entry...Enjoy each moment.
Hi Sam and Lauren- I remember you as babies!
-Jeff Wilkins
I love to hear of your travel experiences! What a wonderful opportunity and learning experience for the kids! And for the grownup kids, too. Naturally, my heart belongs to Scotland, as my ancestors originated there, but I enjoy hearing about your visits to all the different countries. How many different kinds of canines did you meet? That would be a doggone great experience for me! Arf! Mosby Mac Fisher
Chapel of S. Barbara The pictures of the family on the edge of the bluff by the Chapel of S. is amazing... having FUN following along with you on your adventures. Love, Nancy - Chris - Izzy
Hair cut! LOL! To be really brave you have to get it colored!! I'm exhausted with all the hiking you're doing and sooooooo envious because I can no longer do it :-( Love hearing about every minute of your trip. I hope to see you in late Aug. when I am in Sh.Fls for the real details. Carolyn
So glad you are having fun! Your trip looks so wonderful...maybe someday I can get to all these places! Can't wait to hear about Italy - as it is the one place I have been to, though it was about 19 years ago.
Best wishes for more great times and look forward to seeing you when you get back.
Barbara (from First Congo Church in Shelburne)
cow bells Did you know that each farmer has a different tone for his cow bells so that when the cows mingle in the mountains they can tell who is whose? Fun facts to know....Love -Joe
AWESOME!!! Oh. My. God. Your trip sounds like the best fun ever and i really wish I was there with you... I can't wait to see all of you in August... Love Pat
What a great place! I am so glad you are enjoying Switzerland.. It is one of my most favorite spots on earth. My family is from teh Bern area - Weisenbergberg - near Speitz. I recall traveling up the Jungfrau on the cog rail. I think Switzerland is the most pcturesque of all countries. I am glad things continue to go well. Love -Joe
Great start to a wonderful adventure I loved reading about the exciting start to your great trip. The pictures were awesome. Enjoy!! We are thinking of you all and wishing we were along.
Mary Ann and family
Memories Dear K4 - I am enjoying your blog and especially your adventures in Paris - one of favorite cities! You adventures take me right back there! I hope you continue to be blessed with good health and good weather! Keep up the writing. Love - Joe
Joyous report Thank you so much for taking me along on your trip. Now I 'get it' when people say they travel with me through my blogs. I felt as though I was there with you but coud dnever keep up that pace. You are so wise to be doing what you're doing now! Love, 'Gunga'
Wow! What an exciting way to begin your time away from home. I enjoyed reading of your adventures. JUst returned form my 25th Hobart College reunion - an amazing and fun experience. Keep up the good job of posting on this site! Love - Joe
Lovin' Iceland So glad you are loving Iceland. It is such a unique place. Did you miss the earthquake? Thingvellir was where they held their first democratic congress. And the drowning pool- it was only for women! The double standard was alive and well even back then. Keep the blogs comin'. Love, Carolyn
How exciting What a great itinerary! We're wishing you the absolute best! Have a ball. We're going to save your itinerary in the hope we can revive it someday :-)
Love,
Don, Betsey, Alyssa and soon-to-be Lindsey
photos and words The more I travel, the less physical stuff I acquire along the way, and the more digital images I take and words I write. Hope you have plenty of memory cards for your camera(s) and everyone an old fashioned notebook and several good pens. With that great itinerary, also give yourself some unplanned hours for serendipity to happen.
Carolyn Taylor
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Apply for the Amazing Race!
Whew! Aren't you glad you are doing this when you are young? Loved the visual of the family pushing to the front of the line; Ken as a junkyard dog; and Kate as an lawyer defending a jar of peanut butter :-) Ride those elephants! Carolyn