Geneva, our last stop before we fly back home. Our journey is almost at an end. The final drive down from Strasbourg took about 5 hours, including another drive over the alps. This one wasn't as spectacular as the first drive from Grenoble to Asti, we were driving in rain and fog for most of the time so we didn't get to see much mountain scenery.

So, another trip has come to a close. Ten different countries, 26 cities, 26 hotels, more than 7500km of driving. To say we've seen a lot is an understatement. Maybe we tried to do too much. Maybe we missed out on some things on the way. But we wouldn't do it any other way. Sometimes we wondered why we stopped in a particular place. Sometimes we wished we could stay longer in a particular place. But we always seemed to find hidden gems along the way (Pula in Croatia comes to mind).

The highlights of the trip include -

• The drive over the Alps from Grenoble to Asti - one of the most spectacular drives we have ever done
• Eating Parma ham in Parma - a taste sensation
• Croatia - a country full of surprises
• A week in Paris - always a highlight
• Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant in Padstow - a gastronomic experience
• Strasbourg - a beautiful city full of history and culture
• The Xmas markets in Budapest

I could go on, but they were the ones that immediately come to mind. Europe never ceases to amaze. Year after year we always discover something new, as well as enjoying some favorites. Will we be coming back again? Most definitely. There are still thousands of places to discover.Well, that's about it. Hope our ramblings haven't bored you too much. Hopefully our experiences will inspire you to discover Europe for yourselves. Until next time, adieu, addio, Auf Wiedersehen, vaarwel, and farewell.