EUROPEAN VACATION

In '85 I took a trip to Europe. Included in the trip were visits to missionary friends in Germany, Austria and Italy, and friends in France. Upon arriving in Paris, I began traveling by train across the continent, after visiting my favorite European city, Paris. This was my first go-it-alone trip and I deemed it a real adventure.

Paris was beautiful, as usual. One of my favorite things to do was to locate, with help from the hotel concierge, small, neighborhood restaurants for fine dining at a reasonable price.

Paris abounded with signs warning of pickpockets. I kept my money and important papers in a money belt, but wanted to test the crooks. One morning I boarded the Paris Metro subway wearing my raincoat with a few francs in a pocket. At one of the stops a man brushed by me, excused himself, and left the car. Sure enough, I felt in my pocket for the francs and they were gone.!!

After Paris, I boarded a train for Mulheim, Germany, to visit a young missionary supported by MBC. L____ and her partner were so happy to see me. We talked non-stop for two days, although I found time to by twin dresses for my granddaughters. L____and friend were leaving for a vacation in Italy and wanted me to visit them there, which I planned to do.

More, later.