Some addendums

Julia: Blarney Stone named world's most unhygienic attraction. Now I know the source of my plague. Ironically, after kissing a stone to get the gift of gab, I lost my ability to speak for three days.

Kara: the Belgian waiter wasn't asking if you were a celebrity: celibitaire means 'single'. I think you figured this out yourself. Wish I could have been there to prove that I do, in fact, know how to speak more than one romance language, though that does lead me to -

Courtney: Spanish is basically Italian with an accent. Hater.

All: It turns out I had strep throat. I'm mostly better, finally, thanks to the clear Michigan air and water.

- Gillian