A quick post about why I don't post more often...

Whew!  It's been a long journey thus far.  And now I continue on my way from Belgium.  I think I'm going to stop in Aachen to go to the spa (because it's cheap and I've never been to one), and then on to Copenhagen for a day and then on to Finland.  It's going to be quite a journey.  I think it takes 24 hours or so to get to Finland, so I've split it in half with Copenhagen.

Anyway, Belgium has been great, probably one of my favorite countries so far.  It's interesting because they all have something different to offer, but I like the diversity of Belgium.  Most people here are multi-lingual because there is not one official language of Belgium, but three (French, German, and "Dutch" or Finnish, depending on who you talk to) and most people also know English.  It's a cute country, very close together, and very nice.

But the time comes to move on.  On to Finland - the last stretch in my journey. Scandinavia.  I'm so excited.  A lot of people think I"m crazy for going this time of year.  But then I explain to them that usually in my state in America, we have 2-3 feet of snow and 6 months of winter.  Then they kind of understand, but probably still think I'm crazy.

I hope to write more soon, but it's tough for a lot of reasons.  I don't want my hosts finding my blog (which they could easily do, as it's linked to the email I've been contacting them with), and I don't often know what to write, or want to write so much that I don't know what to choose.  Then the moment passes because I'm on to my next country.

But don't be upset - I definitely am writing down my experiences for myself and my own records.  I think if you sat down with me, I could answer more of your questions about Belgium, or France, or this host or that host.  We could have a good conversation.  So don't worry - I won't forget (hopefully!) most things...

Hope you all are well.  Much love,
Jo