We are a family with wanderlust. Given the least excuse, we'll hop in the car and drive to Maine. The fact that we're somewhat scattered also gives us a reason to be on the road to see each other. And every now and then, we get to take some really lovely trips abroad. Julian and I have been to Italy, Austria, England, and Belgium in the last three years.

For Diane, one of the loveliest things about being back with Julian is that he loves to travel as much as she does. And they have been fortunate enough to have many opportunities to travel, both in the States and abroad. They have now visited places they talked about visiting back in high school, as well as places they never dreamed they'd get to see. To travel with someone who is not stressed by it, does not over-worry, and is open to new experiences and to the beauty of new places, is a great gift.

Diane and Julian are back from 4 1/2 months in Innsbruck. The Austria 2011 pages are still being updated -- perhaps as many as another ten pages still to come.