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rebarnmom · 10-28-2010, 05:24 PM

I'm thinking mainly of those of you who live in Europe. My daughter and I were talking about what it would be like to live in Europe and be so close to all of the surrounding countries, and how easy it would be to visit one country or the next. My daughter then asked... and I am paraphrasing "I wonder if they ever just get used to seeing the Eiffel Tower (as an example), thinking oh yeah, I see it everyday on the way to work... just sort of fades into the background..." or do these architectural and cultural monuments still give you pause and awe every time you see them?

We live in the middle of the US, midwest, rural Illinois and haven't had the opportunity to travel anywhere spectacular. When my daughter asked, I thought to myself, I know just who to ask! (That'd be you!)

Anyone care to share their experiences?

10-28-2010, 05:24 PM	#1
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Does It Ever Get Old or Commonplace? I'm thinking mainly of those of you who live in Europe. My daughter and I were talking about what it would be like to live in Europe and be so close to all of the surrounding countries, and how easy it would be to visit one country or the next. My daughter then asked... and I am paraphrasing "I wonder if they ever just get used to seeing the Eiffel Tower (as an example), thinking oh yeah, I see it everyday on the way to work... just sort of fades into the background..." or do these architectural and cultural monuments still give you pause and awe every time you see them? We live in the middle of the US, midwest, rural Illinois and haven't had the opportunity to travel anywhere spectacular. When my daughter asked, I thought to myself, I know just who to ask! (That'd be you!) Anyone care to share their experiences?