Some ugly Americans in Europe
My experience in Europe was bound to attract some
ugly Americans, but we didn't realize that it
would make us change our travel plans. We were
traveling throughout Europe with the Grateful
Dead, and had taken advice in regard to
representing ourselves in another country;
unfortunately there weren't many others who did.
Countries were bombarded with young, demanding
Americans who took to cramming themselves on
trains, sleeping in aisles and anywhere else they
could find. It was unbelievable -- after seeing
about 6 concerts we decided that we no longer
wanted the stigma of being part of this clan of
ugly Americans that invaded each city. We learned
that we were better off enjoying what Europe had
to offer, while steering clear of our ex-concert-
goers!!! Europe certainly got a taste of Americans
firsthand -- and boy were they surprised -- each
city's newspaper had a headline announcing the
Grateful Dead's arrival along with the thousands
of Americans that followed them.
- Heidi
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