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What a summer! It's a good summer, I've been raising caterpillars and doing photography. I'm still in therapy since my divorce last year but life's getting better. Looking forward to hitting the road next summer.
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Anyone else raising monarch caterpillars? I have been this summer. I built a habitat in the front yard and back yard full of milkweed.
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I want to visit Europe but not sure where to start?
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Remember that Europe is not a single entity; the countries and the experiences they offer can be very different.
Personally, I would recommend Italian cuisine and Greek archaeology. Greek food is simple enough and very tasty, but is very much styled along the lines of the eastern med and has some distinct non European aspects to it. Try Spain if you want to see some fiestas in full swing. If you like fairytale scenery, take a look at Lake Bled in Slovenia - I spent a very pleasant holiday there some years ago. I've not been there but am told Croatia is also picturesque but choose your destination - I gather there is some rather obvious poverty off the beaten track. Bulgaria does some good wines, if that's your thing.
My favourite lake in Italy (so far) is Garda, where I've stayed at the northern side in Malcesine (cobbled streets, Scaliger castle). Maggiore is also worth a visit though - I stayed in the area near the Borromean islands. On either lake, you can easily hop onto a ferry to visit other towns around the shore, and Maggiore offers the option to visit the northern end into Switzerland either by train or ferry.
If you are into more recent history combined with some scenery, southern Poland is a good place to start from to explore Auschwitz-Berkenau. Be aware however - that trip is a litany of sheer horror. It's the only time I've seen a museum guide fighting to hold back tears. If you want to stay in a city, Krakow is worth a visit. If you prefer a small town with easy access to plenty of walking, look at Zakopane.
If you really want to try something different and fancy a cruise type holiday- how about the Norwegian fjords?
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My wife runs away and my son wants back in my life. Roller coasters .... It's a happy dreadful feeling.