Things We Have Learned

Brian and I have learned so much from going on this trip. Here is a list we compiled. 

1. Men carry purses- yes they look silly if you as Us 

2. Foul language happens on the radio

3. Europeans are liberal- 

      There is not really a drinking age meaning kids (like 16) can drink

       There is not really a speed limit, they are posted but not really enforced, except in the tunnels in Switzerland. 

4. Google rocks- we used google maps to help us everyday.

5. Bicycling is great, maybe even a must

6. Public transit is your friend

7. People in Paris and Prague are not rude, they just don't make eye contact and smile

8. Places to eat everywhere with outdoor seating and no wait

9. Water is more expensive than beer

10. Wine is super cheap in France and very yummy but hard to find sweet wines outside of France 

11. Groceries are cheaper than in US but restaurants are more expensive (except the Czech)

12. Switzerland is super expensive but super beautiful

13. Traffic is crazy in the city and people drive like they are crazy

14. 70% of the people speak a little English

15. Europe cities seem less crowded than US cities 

16. Figuring out money exchange in the Czech is confusing

17. Seems to be less poor people in Europe 

18. People eat and walk a lot, because there are lots of "take away" shops (bakeries and cafes)

19. There is subways all over Europe! Crazy because the bakeries are so yummy and they have awesome sandwiches. 

20. They put butter on lunch meat instead of mayo 

21. Cheese platter is desert

22. Alps are gorgeous everyone needs to see

23. May is the best time to go to Europe

24. You have to pay to pee in public places. 

25. Guys pee on the side of the road

26. I pay 8 Koruna and Brian pays 5 to pee because girls use toilet paper

27. Cell phone data is more expensive 

28. Portion sizes are smaller but you always get bread

29. Tips included everywhere except the Czech where you tip 10% 

30. Tunnels everywhere in Switzerland and you can only drive 80.

31. Gas is $6 a gallon on the cheap side and all cars are super tiny and hatchbacks

32.Doing laundry in a trash can is not too bad 

33.German ICE trains in first class are super nice and only $10 more per ticket. 

34.Belgium's think beer is good for you. They believe it has medicinal benefits

 

35. Cheese is served at every meal: even breakfast 

36. Coffee taste way better

37. Starbucks are in Europe 

38. Have to ask for the check when you eat out in Europe. You have to say "the check" 

39. Public smoking is allowed anywhere. Airports have glass rooms to smoke in and the smoking age 16

40. No ac on public trans or trains or some hotels 

41. Difference between trip and vacation. Trip- busy with activities and less relaxing, vacation- more relaxing than activities. This was a trip

42. Thankfully we didn't get sick of one another, and our love grew even more if that's possible.