I loved the countryside so beautiful with rolling green hills and gorgeous coastlines and the old cities were amazing. So much history here.
I loved the accents of the people, the old history in the architecture, and noticing the differences from the USA. For instance, when we went to the bathrooms at a gas station in France the men's bathroom door was open and several men were using the urinal, with no concern for people walking by. Also, some places men and women use the same bathroom taking turns using the stalls and men attendants stand outside the door. It is fun to see how things are done different in different parts of the world.
I love the different food like the sandwich with Brie cheese in France, the Shepard Pie and Crispy Pork Belly with mash in London.
I love how we said thank you to a waitress on the ship and she would answer, "pleasure".
I loved how we met very interesting people and enjoyed talking to people on the streets like the four older men on a "boys weekend" in Scotland who spoke Gaelic for us. People are wonderful wherever you go.
I loved having a balcony on the ship and seeing the approaching country at sunrise as the ship moved quietly through the water.
Most of all I enjoyed the special time I had with my Dad and sister. It was really a chance of a lifetime to be able to experience this with them. I was amazed at the pace Dad could still go. I never did see anyone his age doing the things he did day after day. Although he thinks it is nothing, because he still sees himself as 60 years old, not almost 88. This was a very special time, special memories for all three of us that will last a lifetime. Thanks Dad!
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