This post is dedicated to our Officer and Gentleman, Stan Given. It cannot have been easy being the only man traveling abroad with five women, ranging in age from 18 to 91 years!
Stan was the consummate gentleman, making sure all of us came through this trip healthy, happy and with minimal mishaps (reference the Pensioner Adventures). Your Marine experience came in handy as you helped us navigate through four countries and ten cities, handled our logistics through four hotels and a ship and transportation on planes, trains and automobiles.
You fearlessly led us through the subways in Munich and Hungary, led the charge to fearsome hiking heights in Passsau and Budapest and never complained when the troops got lost, were late or unruly.
With you on her arm carrying her purse, Shirley was the envy of all the ladies on the "leisure tours." I personally appreciated the Marine escort on our nightly ventures out in uncharted territory. You tirelessly corrected us on our German pronunciations and foggy recollections, helped us with our currency exchanges, (especially the farinas!) and became our personal tip man. You were indispensable in helping us order from our German menus and kept us on schedule throughout our Austrian Adventure, even if it was like herding cats (your words!).
Thanks for all you did to help us make this dream trip come true - the ladies salute you!!!
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