By the numbers

(Where applicable and unless otherwise stated, numbers shown represent totals for the two of us combined)

GENERAL

Days: 146

Duct tape used: 125 inches

Cheeks kissed: 32

Average photos per day: 8.2

Ed's facial hair growth: 2.75 inches

TRANSPORTATION

Train stations: 24

Airports: 15

Bus terminals: 14

Subway systems: 4

Horse rides: 4

Boats: 3

Funiculars: 1

Taxis: 1

Days with access to a car: 19 (4 cars)

Riding in cars driven by other people: 9 hours (10 rides)

ACCOMODATION

Houses: 4 (66 nights)

Hostels: 6 (20 nights)

Apartments: 3 (13 nights)

Condos: 2 (12 nights)

Hotels: 4 (11 nights)

B&B's/rooms: 4 (11 nights)

Boat cabins: 2 (8 nights)

Campgrounds: 1 (5 nights)

TOURISM

Guidebooks consulted: 9

Use of wrong language (ie "grazie" in France or "bonjour" in Greece): 2 per week

Cities and towns visited: 75

Museums: 32

Churches: 21

Castles: 18

Archaeological sites: 16

Parks: 9

Greek/Roman amphitheaters: 8

Mountain ranges hiked: 5

Olympic sites: 4

Zoos: 1 (not counting Paris airport)

FOOD AND DRINK

Beers: 132

Cappuccinos: 120

Drinks in piazzas: 47

Bottles of wine: 26

Ouzos: 6

Limoncellos: 4

Bottles of champagne: 3

ENTERTAINMENT

Books read: 38

Average book rating on 5-point scale: 3.23

Movies watched: 20

Average movie rating on 5-point scale: 3.0


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