Important things I learned or had reinforced during my month in Europe:

1. My children think the dictionary is the most famous book out there.  While at the museum in Klosters (the home built in 1565) we saw a giant bible.  Hannah said, "Wow!  Look at this dictionary!"

 This bible was written in 1667.  A dictionary wasn't even in the house; scandalous!

2. I said this last time I was in Europe, but it bears repeating.  European portions ARE NOT SMALLER than their American counterparts.  We Americans have been sold a bunch of baloney.  The reason *most Europeans are not as big as us is that they walk everywhere, and the elevators are small, so if you are big you cannot fit in the elevator.  *Most— as in not all.  There are plenty of big people in Europe, plenty of them.

Vegetarian "Full English" Breakfast

Bratwurst with Roschti and Onion Sauce

3. If you're 7 years old, bungee-trampoline jumping is waaaaaay cooler than stinky Viking Museums.

 Hannah outside the Jorvik Viking Center

4. I LOVE muesli.  It's oats with milk, yogurt, almond butter, shredded apple, and fresh chopped fruit all mixed together.   Sorry no pictures of it, but who would want to look at that anyway?

Thanks for coming along with me.  For all of those who commented and I didn't reply— sorry, I've been exhausted and by the time I usually sit down to the computer it's time to call my family before going to bed.  I really appreciate hearing from you though.  For all who requested a postcard— thank you.  I liked knowing I could bring you a smile through your mailbox.

Hannah and I head home tomorrow.  Our flight leaves at 10:30 AM, and we arrive in Tampa at 6:30 PM, in case you want to show up with a giant sign that says, "DIANA THE GREAT".  I'll be looking for you.