Days
30
(August 22 to September 20)
(August 22 to September 20)
Countries
10
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| United States, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Germany, Czech Republic, England |
Passport Stamps
5
and TWO of those are from Russia (in and out). Ugh. So disappointing to only get Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Prague, and London (which is actually ON our visas and not a regular entrance stamp).
Languages
9
(English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Estonian, Russian, Finnish, German, Czech)
Currencies
8
All of these are more colorful and varied than the American money we're used to. This is interesting and confusing at the same time. Also, changing money 4 different times into some version of something called "krone" that all have slightly (or dramatically) different conversion rates is mind-boggling.
(USD, Norwegian krone, Swedish krona, Danish krone, Euros, Russian rubles, Czech koruna, Great British pounds)
Types of Transportation
9
that we remember
(plane, bus, train, ferry/boat, cruise ship, trolley, funicular, car/taxi, bike)
Hotels
12
Many of these were for 1 night only. The longest one was near Heathrow airport for a week once we arrived in London. From there we did exactly zero site-seeing.
Cell Phone charges
12
Many of these were for 1 night only. The longest one was near Heathrow airport for a week once we arrived in London. From there we did exactly zero site-seeing.
Cell Phone charges
about $400
(stupid Chase fraud alert that we kept having to call off!)
Distance traveled
Approximately 10,000 miles
International Harry Potters purchased
3
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| Chamber of Secrets in Swedish, Prisoner of Azkaban in Danish, and Order of the Phoenix in German |
approximately 3,830
including both Sarah's and Alicia's cameras plus some iphone pics along the way (now aren't you glad you only had to see what was on this blog?)
Of course the experience and our memories can't be measured quantitatively. Nor can the impact on our friendships or on us as a couple. This month was so much more than the sum of its parts; we can't un-see the sights or erase the effect of what we've learned about the different ways people live. And this is just the beginning....
Stay tuned for our London flat hunt that happened less than 24 hours after we landed at Heathrow!
Of course the experience and our memories can't be measured quantitatively. Nor can the impact on our friendships or on us as a couple. This month was so much more than the sum of its parts; we can't un-see the sights or erase the effect of what we've learned about the different ways people live. And this is just the beginning....
Stay tuned for our London flat hunt that happened less than 24 hours after we landed at Heathrow!
This was a very clever way of showcasing all that sums up international travel. Bravo! ~ Mom
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to sum up your trip!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you bought Prisoner of Azkaban in Danish! It looks so good :)
ReplyDelete~Alicia
Alicia, Swedish CoS is still my favorite. Those covers were amazing!
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