Could be worse

Michelle and I have discussed vacationing in Europe sometime, and I'm a big fan of these driving tours, where the tour company sets your itinerary and reserves the car hotels for you, but it's up to you to drive from place to place, giving you the freedom to see whatever you want along the way.

The cost has been prohibitive, and knowing that gas in Europe costs up to $6.50 per gallon doesn't help.