Rachel I'm so exicted to hear more about your trip once you're home - I've missed talking with you! The trip sounds like it's been amazing, and it's been so much fun to follow your travels through the blog!

Lauren McSister That train story is awful! You poor thing : ( I don't understand the HTFU, pain canal line or whatever though... I bet you are back in the states if you are reading this. I can't wait to see you! Love you!

Sue Taylor Hi Eric, Thanks for the blogs. We welcome you home soon! Love, Mom

Lauren McSister Sorry I missed your call! The thing is, I ignored your call. It was a number I didn't know so I didn't pick up. I checked your voicemail right away and kind of wanted to slap myself. Oh well... I'll be seeing you soon!

Lauren McSister Oh Eric! You sound so happy :-) and you deserve it. I love the pictures you posted on facebook. You're so lucky. No Night Cafe? Yeah, well. That occurred to me after I suggested it that it may not be there. I mean... most artists like that are spread around to more than one place lol. Whoops. I'm glad you're enjoying it though, and learning to speak my language ;)

Jamie Wow the type of road lanes in Holland sounds awesome! Never seen anything quite that spacious for bikes and cars to share the road. Keep up the good times mister, cheers!

Rachel Eric, I miss you!! I've loved reading about your travels, and am so glad you're having such a great time! Keep blogging and posting pictures whenever you can. -RBD

Lauren McSister Luke is Engaged. Did you know that? I would have emailed you but I don't know what your email is... so I'm announcing it to the world of bloggers out here.... P.S. What is your email? I know I just saw that on facebook. I am getting a chance to finally use a computer. My e mail is [email protected]

Lauren McSister Love the blog. It's the "cooliest." hahahhaha I miss you! I'm so JEALOUS.

Sue Taylor Hi Eric, We loved hearing from you and imagining your smiles as you finally landed in Germany after many months of anticipation. Have a great day at the car plant today. We love you! Mom and Dad

Jamie Hey E great to hear you made it to Germany! I was planning on calling you to wish you good luck, but I forgot when you were leaving, so soon after all. Anyway just wanted to wish you an amazing trek throughout the European countries you visit. Good choice on the mobile, it definitely comes in handy when making plans on the fly with foreigners! Cheers :-)

Brittany Wait, I'm confused. Lauren sent me a link to your website today, it didn't work, so I typed it in by hand- now everything is dated 2008. hmmm... Thinking this is a trick? I'm very much enjoying the posts and pictures though even if this is "old news". Tell me if I'm supposed to keep checking back in please. :) from, Your Favorite Cousin

Mike RICK! this is awsom for you! I hope you have alot of fun on the exstened trip, however i was a bit disapointed to hear i have to wait longer to see ya... no no im very happy for you and the things you are getting to see and do and the people you are getting to meet... HAVE A BLAST! bring lots of video and photos back with you. see ya soon i hope.

Sister Love the new pictures. Can't wait to see you so I can actually get the stories behind them :). Enjoy your last few weeks! I will see you on the 19th! (if your still in Newport...) Love you! Lauren

Mike TV newsman Rick Dancer announced Monday he's quit his job as the evening anchor at KEZI in Eugene to run for Oregon secretary of state, the only Republican who's filed This was on K2's Page