Yes, this trip has finally come to an end. Patrice and I were definitely ready to go home (which we safely did last night) and we both think this was one of our best trips ever. Thank you to all the people who helped make it such a success. Also many thanks to all the people who left comments on the blog. I really enjoy hearing from you and staying connected to our friends and family. Here are a series of photos that I found interesting but didn’t get a chance to send them during the trip. They are in no particular order.
Your restauarant server wants to make sure that you know that Europe is no different than the USA. See this copy of one of our dinner checks.
The most common clothing attire I saw on the trip was the NY Yankee baseball cap. I guess they didn’t hear that the Astros eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs 4-0. See below, one of many.
And if you want to buy a Yankee cap they are easy to find.
In Milan, the Galleria had lots of high-end stores. See below.
After all your shopping at the Milan Galleria, you can stop for some fine dining at this location.
We saw a few of these strange devices on the streets of Bologna. No one used them and I am not sure what they are used for.
We saw this boat with an odd name in Venice. Acqua is the Italian word for water. I think you can figure out the rest.
Chocolate Lentils? That is my idea of fiber. See below.
When you gotta go, this is the place to go if you are in the Marco Polo airport in Venice. While you are at it please pick up after yourself. See below.
In Madrid, we saw signs of the USA and Canada. First, we saw little hot dogs from Nebraska. I didn’t realize Nebraska was a hot dog Mecca. See below.
I know you can see Tim Horton’s all over Canada but it looks like they are also attacking Madrid.
Looking to connect with George Washington? Try Budapest. See below.
Budapest had this very unique piece of art in a park (see below). It is also an ecological tool since it encourages people to put their plastic bottle caps inside. See the hole on the right side.
How about a taste of NYC while you are in Budapest? See below.
Did you know that Moses was a techie? See below,
In German the word for jewelry is Schmuck. I know a lot of guys who would say anyone who spends a lot of money on jewelry can be described with the same word. See below.
If you are homesick for Venice Beach in Los Angeles, just get on a tram in Vienna.
But lastly, this is my favorite memory of the trip.
Ciao, until December when are off to …………
Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other Ramblings 
Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Brought back some wonderful memories.
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Hi Robert,
Love traveling vicariously through you! Thank you for keeping me in your list.
All the best to you and Patrice and you family.
Warm regards, Angie
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Thank you so much.
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What a fabulous trip! Glad you’re home and safe! Enjoyed your blog, especially Italy (me) and Hungary (Bill) !
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Welcome back to Hermosa by the sea! Enjoyed traveling with you your humor was as good as the trip. Thanks for the memories ! Dom
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Picture of Moses is great, I love your comments about the pictures, they show your sense of humour and your skill to take original and fun photos. Of course, last one is the best.
See you again in December, I will follow you .
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Thank you for letting me live and relive vicariously through your pictures and posts! Now I don’t have to visit Berlin; you did a fabulous job sharing the highlights and commentary. Can’t wait for your next travel adventure. Glad you both had a wonderful time making great memories. Welcome home.
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This was a fabulous trip. I’m so glad your home and safe and feeling good.
I love to see you soon. I can give you a guided tour of Encino
Where are you going next.
Love to both of you.
A
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Thank you. It’s good to be home.
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It was fun to share this trip with you and Patrice. You went to places I’ve never been and a few I love – like Berlin! The last round of pix this evening was a real LOL.
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Welcome Back! There is no place like home but…. this trip and these photos – amazing! I will miss coming home from a long day of teaching and not seeing your daily entries. Always up lifting and put a smile on my face. Thank you. The last picture of you, Patrice, and Erica is so good. I’ll be seeing you in the not too distant future.
Lisa
PS. Happy Halloween!
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Thank you so much for your daily blog and Patrice’s fine editing!!! All the pictures are great fun. since Mike and I are not traveling much, your blog was great fun. What happy memories you will have. Maureen Jay
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