The day has come for us to return to the states! After BOTH of us were pulled aside in the airport by security, and our luggage was torn apart, we boarded our delayed plane only for more delays. What a perfect time for us to reflect.
After thinking about all the people we met, and the different cultures we were exposed to, there is no doubt in our minds that we will do this again. Our trip could not have been any more exciting or fulfilling, and when J and Cs Excellent Movie is made you will all see first hand. Here are just a few of the things that we have learned from our experiences:
In Switzerland:
1. When you say you are "full" it means you are drunk
2. Cars wait patiently for cows to wander through the street
3. Fly swatters are a frequent decor but infrequently used
4.Two way streets are only big enough for one car
5. Extra cream is used on EVERYTHING but coffee
In Italy:
1. Italian drivers take the cake for craziest driving, as seen by the number of times we were run into bushes on our bikes
2. Pig, olive oil and salt are used excessively in every meal
3. It has been documented that there are 200 restaurants in Brazil that serve Italian pasta
4. Ducks can hiss
5. Just because you make bread for a living does NOT mean that it is good
In France:
1. Beaches made of rock are still crowded
2. The honor system is used on trains, therefore we saved a lot of money
3. Sing alongs are fully embraced on trains
4. "Meeting Nelson Mandela" means something very different
5. Research a hostel before staying there
In Spain:
1. 2am (our bedtime) is when the night life is just getting started
2. Prostitutes do not like being videotaped
3. Restaurants think that yelling at you to eat there will entice you
4. People on the streets making duck noises are not there to entertain
5. Never live on a street where a taxi cab refuses to drive down
In all of Europe:
1. People think we are spanish sisters, as in the words of Marcello, we "do not look like WASPs"
3. Toilet paper is infrequently used, as are bras
4. Peanut butter is a very rare commodity
5. Restaurants do not even open for dinner until 8pm
6. European fashion consists of sweaters around the neck and waist, clothes as tight as possible, solid color outfits, and belly shirts.
7. Many people who lack university degrees are smarter, know more languages, and have a whole lot more money in their pockets.
8. We will return both to europe and to WWOOFing, hopefully sooner rather than later.
Who's joining us in Brazil??
-J and C
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