"EUROPEAN VACATION" Europe by LoriPori


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A FAMILY ADVENTURE

In 1986, Hans and I, Nicole and Brian, went on a EUROPEAN ADVENTURE . We started out in Holland with our Ford Escort Diesel, loaded with four people, their belongings and camping gear including one small tent, sleeping bags, one small folding table, four folding stools, one camp stove, some pans for cooking and some dishes----all crambed into that little car. I still can't believe how we did that. On our journey we would visit Germany, Austria, Italy, Monte Carlo, France, Switzerland and Belgium.
This story is meant for nostalgic purposes only. So remember that prices quoted are in 1986 currency. I hope you enjoy our story as much as I had pleasure in writing it.

OETZ AUSTRIA

This picture was taken in OETZ AUSTRIA. Nicole, Brian and I are waiting to take the chair lift back down the mountain (2020 metres.)

PARIS FRANCE

Hans and I, Nicole and Brian, along with Hans' sister Nel, husband Jean, daughter Caroline and her friend Esther, spent a fantastic weekend in PARIS FRANCE. Among the many wonders we saw were the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Couer and Notre Dame. We all went on the Seine River Boat Trip, which was a lot of fun.

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  • Pros:A TOTALLY AWESOME FAMILY EXPERIENCE
  • Last visit to Europe: Jul 1986
  • Intro Updated Nov 30, 2010
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    Yaqui Jan 30, 2011 at 5:59 AM Report Abuse

    How fantasti to camp across Europe, but to camp with your family is even more precious. Wonderful you all created some very special memories for your family. Excellent page Lori!

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    lynnehamman Mar 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Lori- I understand the nostalgia! I also miss having trips as a family since our two have 'grown up'!We still now & then have a trip with them, furtunately. Its not quite the same now.

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    Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 14, 2008 at 11:23 AM Report Abuse

    You've successfully achieved nostalgic purposes of your great Europe adventure story! Thanks Lori for sharing!

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    Nemorino May 19, 2008 at 2:21 PM Report Abuse

    Nice mementos of your big European adventure from 22 years ago. Yes, Europe used to have lots of funny little currencies back then.

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    SLLiew Nov 20, 2007 at 7:28 AM Report Abuse

    Enjoyed your collection of bills of hotels and restaurants. I collect them too :) Cheers, SL

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    craic Nov 4, 2007 at 3:37 AM Report Abuse

    everything used to be so cheap!

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    deecat Sep 7, 2007 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

    I first read all these pages in 2004 before I had seen your wonderful scrapbooks. Reading it again, I can visualize why you have all the receipts. Love sharing some of your long-ago memories. A real delight, Lori.

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    breughel Jul 31, 2007 at 6:18 AM Report Abuse

    Nice page of travel memories, souvenirs and nostalgia.

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    Diana75 Apr 21, 2007 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

    I enjoyed reading about this long European trip and seeing your pictures, Lori. Nice memories!

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    imran8852 Apr 16, 2007 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Lori, Sure hope to visit Europe on day...Next year hopefully:)

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