Monday, January 16, 2012

Things I learned: Day 11

  1. I cannot for sure stereotype this but I am pretty positive all of Europe is extremely dehydrated. Between their tiny glasses and lots of vino I do not understand how they get their 8 glasses of water a day. 
  2. We look like tourists simply by the water bottles we bring to restaurants so we don't have to pay the 8 francs per bottle Pelligrino.
  3. Free refills do not exist
  4. Paragliding instructors who also skydive do not partake in night sledding because it is that dangerous... whoopsie missed that memo
  5. McDonald's serves shrimp and chicken wings and it costs 15 francs for a combo meal
  6. There is no dollar menu :(
  7. You can buy cheap very cute earrings from a consignment store for 1 franc!! WOo now all I have to do is sterilize.
  8. Someone thought I was French, then Italian... then American. I think I am mastering the art of blending in!
  9. Mustard/mayo/and any sauce comes in a toothpaste like container. I actually like this European method. No one looks at mayonnaise in a jar and thinks yum white lard.
  10. Chocolate fondue is an American creation. In Switzerland it is a very potent Swiss cheese base with some alcohol mixed in. It was an interesting experience, but I cannot handle a pot of melted cheese in front of me. (What is the breed of dog that will eat it self to death?)

**If you have any questions or rumors you would like me to clear up just leave me a comment & I will investigate!

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