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Trip End Aug 27, 2008

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Flag of Austria Guntramsdorf, Austria
Monday, August 18, 2008

Ahhh... so you couldn't stay away, hmmm? It must be becasue you're dying of curiousity! One of the things I noticed the last time I was here was that Austrians seem to have the stinkiest feet you could ever imagine! I had forgotten that until I was sitting in the airport at Dusseldorf and was assaulted by the very smell that used to make me gag! I didn't gag this time, but my eyes sure watered! If you can imagine the aroma of the nastiest smelling cheese, stale beer and old cabbage, you'll be close!

I used to think it was simply because of all the stinky meat and cheeses that they eat... along with the beer... but I have been unsuccessful at unravelling the mystery! OK... let's be real... I can't say I've really invested even one minute in actually testing the theory... Yuk!

Now I know this is very strange, but I find 'bathrooms of the world' bizzarely fascinating! Specifically the toilets. I don't know why, and I'm sure there's medication I can take for this, but... Over here, the toilets have a feature that I don't understand and that I've never asked for clarification on... a shelf! No kidding! A shelf! This shelf sits much higher than the bottom of our bowls and creates a whole new toilet-going experience. I'll spare you all... don't worry... no pictures!!! hahaha

Today's travels went no farther than the mall. Not very different from ours, the clothes are similar but the shoes are a whole other story!!! Oh My!!!! They have some of the funkiest shoes and boots I have ever seen! I am also happy to report that I have, indeed, begun my 'European Shoe Collection'... like you had any doubt? :-) I'm wearing them right now, as a matter of fact!

One of the other things I noticed and really like is that the people here are so friendly! I'm in a town of about 10,000 people and even if you're driving, people will usually wave (including people in their yards). SO... I'm waving 'HI' to all of you right now!

Tomorrow I'm going to Vienna for a hike... that will be fun! Sleep well, all!!! Talk to you tomorrow!