hereticzero

I hope all goes well for you HereticZero!! Enjoy and keep us posted on how it's going! 

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?

Congrats! Me too!

That park is such an eyesore on this state. 

I'm at paragon 630. I do hardcore characters.

Jesus, you got me beat by a ton then, lol

I went to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. No diamonds. It was raining hard and the ground was hard as concrete. I may come back another day?

Just be careful on people changing HZ. Sometimes they wind up changing for the worse.

Best wishes on getting things worked out though.

I am optimistic but I am keeping my attorney handy.

Best of luck to ya!

Hang in there, man!

The process sucks, but life gets better on the other side.

I wish you the best! I'm getting started as well.

Of things you want, or people you have to buy for?

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday from me too!

Happy belated birthday!

Autumn in Nebraska.

Whew! I saw lightning strike a tree in our back yard. It blew bark over the top of the house and into the yard of the house across the street. Mother Nature can be a bitch sometimes. Glad you're ok and there's no bad damage.

I cut the whole tree down today for pay-backs.

The saga continues. Hope things work out the way you want. Take care of yourself, HZ.

I'm ready for whatever happens.

sorry that happened, hope you're ok

I'm ok, no bites.

Neighbors fixed their fence to keep the dogs away from me.

Crisis averted.

Most people here tried God Thumbelina. Thanks, but no thanks, we're not buying what you're selling.

So sorry for the loss of your best friend. Hugs.

Sorry to hear. When our dog dies, it's going to be devastating.

I'm so sorry. RIP, Bindi.

Let the bells toll from sea to shining sea.

Ding dong the witch is dead

*Does a little dance*

And I would imagine they are still yelling: Praise God!!!

Good to hear he is recovering well. Hopefully it continues as such.

He'll be just certain that god "guided" the docs. The BS is strong in these ones.

Yea, even though I'm back to the faith, I don't 'pray like that' anymore. I pray moreso for God to give me strength no matter the outcomes in life.

i'm so sorry for your loss! even though i don't know you, you'll all be in my thoughts.

Sea indeed is an evil Mistress,,,