It was an absolutely AWESOME adventure. By being a child, no matter where we went (except france), people treated me very well. Most people are nice to little kids. Because I was a tow head at the time, most in the orient were very curious about me.
In Cohin India, I went swimming in a hotel pool (filled with sea water) for 4 days, and on the 5th day noticed the snakes in the water before I got in. I went to the top of the Leaning Tower of Piza (they don't let you do that anymore), and through areas of Pompeii that have since been closed for safety reasons. I even went through the catacombs of Alexandria Egypt. A great experience.......
Wow, envy, envy. I would have died though if I had seen those snakes! I HATE snakes (just like Indiana Jones!) What a wonderful adventure for a little tow-head (I had three tow-heads, too.). You were very blessed.