I Love Luxembourg!!

The third day in Luxembourg and only good things to say. Tiny country, small city-around 800,000 people and so much history. America does not compare to the history in Europe, especially here where settlers date back to 960. So fascinating. I will have more pictures of old churches and homes than of anything else, including me. The city of Luxembourg and most of the country, I believe, is in a large deep valley. The Old Town is in the valley and the "newer" city above that. I have been getting quite a workout walking all day everyday and hiking up and down the valley. I had my first scare of the trip after spending an hour locating and walking to the only hostel in town, only to find they were full. Thoughts of a street corner or 200 euro hotel scare the hell out of me. Well, 20 minutes later there was a cancellation and I had a cozy top bunk in dorm 113 of the Luxembourg Youth Hostel which feels more like a middle school field trip but all is well! I will be catching a train to Frankfurt tomorrow to meet my "family" Wolfgang and Annie. I am really enjoying wandering but also looking forward to a home for a bit. Its amazing what you find comfort in when you are so out of your element....a familiar face at the internet cafe, the statue that reminds me I have been at this spot, english speakers, or a comfy spot in the park. Just like home:) Speaking of the park, I must wander. I did not come to the "Grand Dutchy" to sit on the internet. Salut!