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The setting of your lunch place looks lovely and that's a beautiful-looking caprese! I do the same thing and always add to the tip I leave when I take up a two-top in a busy restaurant alone and then don't order more than an appetizer-- and no wine! It's really only fair to the servers. Sorry they didn't have t-shirts for adults again. They're really missing out on some sales! The guides didn't talk to you on the bus about the history of the area and towns you were going to?
You are having a tough time getting the right T-shirt! They must think adults don't like chocolate and cows. EDIT: I just went back and saw they did have cow T-shirts in adult sizes, so assuming you did get one?
Yum! I love a caprese! Thank you for leaving extra for your server--that means a lot to us!
Do you know what? The reason I did that was down to you. I remember you saying before about when people don't order much and then leave a small tip and that was in my mind that day, so thank you for sharing that and helping me to be a more understanding guest.
You are having a tough time getting the right T-shirt! They must think adults don't like chocolate and cows. EDIT: I just went back and saw they did have cow T-shirts in adult sizes, so assuming you did get one?
I did. I ended up with two, although bad me I didn't take any photos of them. I will try and get some shots of those and the other things I bought....
OK I have to ask - do you carry around a tripod or do you ask strangers to take a picture of you. I assume a tripod -is it a pain?
We carry a tripod - and just as well, as there wasn't anyone else around that morning, it was quite early on a Sunday.
I don't know if it's a pain, as Mark does the carrying.
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Holy Crap everything is so old in Europe - 1438. People still thought the world was flat back then, the "new world" had not even been discovered.
I know - it always makes us laugh when American friends comment how old something is and it dates from maybe the 17th or 18th century and we're like that's not old....
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Glad you were finally able to do some cow shopping! Did Mark do any shopping as well? I think we're missing a good photo opp here for.. oh I don't know... some kind of cow hat?
What a great spot for lunch. I, too, feel for the servers and tip as such if I'm only having dessert or what have you.
OK. Bring on the chocolate!!!!
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Glad you were finally able to do some cow shopping! Did Mark do any shopping as well? I think we're missing a good photo opp here for.. oh I don't know... some kind of cow hat?
I honestly don't recall seeing any cow hats.... because I'm sure I would've bought one had I seen it... and of course I would've insisted on Mark trying it on!
Right, here we go with the purchases... although I can't remember where I bought them.
A wooden cow
A pot stand from Gruyeres
A Swiss cow bell, which we got the next day from Kleine Scheidegg - and before anyone asks, Mark hasn't worn it!
The next two are the T-shirts I bought. One came from Gruyeres and the other from Kleine Scheidegg, although I don't remember which way round. Please excuse the creases - I promise they do drop out when I wear them... honest!
Love your purchases! There may not have been many t-shirts to choose from, but the ones you got are beautiful. Have you ever tried googling "t-shirts with cows"? I just did and YIKES there are a lot. Mostly cartoony, though. Yours are much nicer.
Love your purchases! There may not have been many t-shirts to choose from, but the ones you got are beautiful. Have you ever tried googling "t-shirts with cows"? I just did and YIKES there are a lot. Mostly cartoony, though. Yours are much nicer.
How funny! As I was posting this, I was thinking I should Google to see what's out there, although I didn't. Great minds obviously do think alike!
I am so glad you finally found some cute adult size cow t-shirts. Those two are perfect. Your other cow purchases are nice, too. Your light lunch looked delicious as I love caprese salad. Can't wait for more details on chocolate, my great dietary weakness.
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More great pictures from the town! 
And now a chocolate factory tour? YUM!!
I ended up with two, although bad me I didn't take any photos of them. 
that's not old.... 
Please excuse the creases - I promise they do drop out when I wear them... honest! 
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