We wanted to share some good advice we got last Saturday night at a really fun "Bon Voyage" party given by our Malibu friends the Thacker's, Peterson's, Kinsella's, Jackson's, Sidley's and Montgomery-Duban's! We had a blast. Here's a sample of what we learned...
From Davis Thacker:
In German "fahrt" means trip or journey. So when someone says "gute fahrt!" don't think they are complimenting your passing of wind, they're simply wishing you a good trip.
An "entfahrt" is not your uncle's wife at a Mexican restaurant, it means to elope!
You may think "kommen fahrt" means a run-of-the-mill stinker, but it really means to leave or get going!
A "braunfahrt" is a trip to the tavern, although it sounds like a fart that can't be trusted. And similarly, a "fahrtstuhl" is not a poot followed by something more solid. No a "fahrtstuhl" is actually an elevator!
Thanks, Davis.
From Kevin Montgomery-Duban comes these "must do's" around the world:
When in...
Canada- sing a Celine Dion song in French
Austria - look out for the singing family dressed in curtains
France - ask the waiter for ketchup with your filet mignon - they LOVE that!
Egypt - go to the King's chamber in the Great Pyramid - the Queen's chamber is overdecorated and full of attitude!
Kenya - find a watering hole on Safari and get the real experience and just take a sip.
India - just relax, it's so quiet and peaceful there.
Japan - tell them thanks for the great sushi and for helping out with our real estate.
(there were many more hilarious thoughts Kevin had to share, but I'm afraid they are not fit for this "G" rated blog)
From the Sidley girls:
- take a batik class in Bali
-eat poutine in Quebec
-crash a Big Fat Greek Wedding
-get a henna tattoo in India
-ride on the hard seat on the train in China
-fly a paper airplane off the top of the Eiffel Tower
-on Thursday morning, watch camel races in Dubai
-hire a river boat for a two hour cruise along the Tonle Sap and up the Mekong River in Phnom Penh
-walk across the country of Monaco
-ride a camel in Egypt (a definite must)
In addition to the great advice, food friendship and laughter, Charlotte Jackson colored us a "Flat Stanley" to take along on our travels (thanks Charlotte - we missed you). Look for Flat Stanley on our blog website as we travel around the world.
We've had a combined total of twenty shots, purchased fifteen prescriptions, had check-ups, teeth cleaned, braces removed, hair trimmed, and several practice packing sessions! We leave in just eleven days - and we can't wait.
Love to all...
the Toledo Family
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