The End

Well, unless Heathrow decides to delay our flight indefinitely tomorrow (definitely not out of the question...) tonight will be our last sleep on European soil during this trip. It has been, in a word, amazing. Edinburgh, Brussels, Interlaken, Gimmewald, Florence, Rome, Mannarola, Nice, Paris and London. It makes my head spin to think about it even now. Among the highest highlights were the kindness and community of old friends and new ones.

• Lisa--thank you very much for your hospitality and generosity in allowing us to crash at your flat for few days. Scotland wouldn't have been the same without ye.
• Roger and Nancy (and Ruth and Albert!)--thank you for putting up with us for a few extra days while we lamented the incompetence of British Airways and sought a temporary solution.
• Josh and Bernice--it was a delight to make your acquaintance in Gimmewald and to meet up again in Cinque Terre. Even though all Aussies are the direct descendents of criminals, you two are great.
• Curtis--we are indebted to your top-shelf skills as a (free) Roman tour guide. You're going to make a university history department very happy some day.
• Lia and David--you two are absolutely spectacular in every way (David, ditto the above comment about Aussies). You made our last couple days in Europe feel like the first few days all over again. Mmmm...Dim Sum.

So tomorrow we take off, or as the Brits say 'alight.' We will be sure to 'mind the gap' between London and America. Please pray for a safe journey until we return home at 2:30 (Central Standard) tomorrow in Chi-town - we'll be back in Minneapolis on Monday. Thanks again to all who have taken the time to keep up with us on this journey. We hope to see you very, very soon!

PS - We plan to post more photos when we return. Many of the pay as you go computers here in Europe don't allow USB access. Check back here for photos over the next few weeks!