In honor of Rick Steves appearance at the Amazing Adventures Travel and Leisure Expo this past Saturday, I have decided to make this Rick Steves Week here in Denver, at or at least on this Blog. Rick - the host of the PBS Television Program Rick Steves Europe - spoke to a standing room only crowd last Saturday and is seen in the above photograph signing autographs for his adoring fans. Rick was very enthusiastic during his three talks and feels that everyone should get out and travel to Europe independently in order to get to know the people and broaden your perspective. The only criticism of Rick that I have heard - which I must admit is partially true - is that once Rick features one of his "hidden gems" on his show, it is no longer hidden and is soon overrun by Rick Steves devotees. The Cinque Terre on Italy's Mediterranean coast is now usually filled with tourists - mainly from New Jersey - reading Rick's guidebook out loud to their companions. It is kind of surreal, like actually being in the television show, but far more expensive.
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