Each trip we took was a unique family adventure and it was fascinating to observe the kids as they became older with each trip and how their perspectives matured as they saw more and more of the world in all its glory. We invite you to share in our experiences.
Our Trip Destinations!
Japan (2000)
Plain & Western US (2000)
Heartland & Southern US (2001)
Europe (2001)
Great Lakes & Eastern US (2002)
Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)
Mexico (2003)
Hawaii & California (2003)
Asia & Australia (2003)
Greece & Africa (2004)
Japan & China (2005)
S. America & Antarctica (2005)
Travel Map - Europe Europe Trip Map - click the map to view enlarged.
Travel Episodes

Jody's Overview (Europe)
Our four week European vacation started in Rome , Italy where we stayed at the Hotel Nova Domus...
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Becca's Strep Throat
It was summer of 2001 and the day before we were going to leave for Europe I had a really bad headache so my mom took me to the doctor...
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Monica's Melted Crayons
Before leaving Rome we decided to wash clothes and went to the local Laundromat...
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Jon's Laundry Press
It was again time to do some laundry — this time in northern Germany...
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Home > Europe (2001)
Europe (2001)
The summer of 2001 was an incredible adventure as we toured Europe for four weeks. We started in Rome and drove through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France and then took the train through the Chunnel to England. It was a magical time with years worth of memories compressed into a month.
Rome
Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain...
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Northern Italy
Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Mediterranean, Lake Como...
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Alps
Switzerland, St. Moritz, Austria, Innsbruck, Salzburg...
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Czech Republic & Germany
Prague, Berlin, Lubeck...
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Netherlands, Belgium, & France
Anne Frank House, Disneyland Paris, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum...
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England
Chunnel, London, Stonehenge, River Thames...
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