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The ones I have read through were great so far, and look forward to reading more. Regardless of win or not, looked like everyone had a great trip. As a previous Rick Steves' contest winner (nothing fancy like these guys, but I cherish the autographed book I got for my winning entry!), it is always nice to partake.

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That must be a tough, yet fun job deciding which scrapbooks are the winners! I enjoy browsing through the ones that are familiar places I’ve traveled to see what they enjoyed. I thought this one listed below was very well done - the quality of the photos, the Italian words added for fun, plus I especially loved the accompanying musical selection per city!

Rebecca Haegele — South Italy

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Out of respect for one of the entrants, I decided to clear out a side chat about a misspelling that has since been fixed. Thanks, all.

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I read the Best of Europe in 14 days by Darby Rhea and I didn’t want it to end. It was their first time to Europe and it captures the wonder beautifully.

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I also loved the one by Darby Reas. It was very obvious that the 2nd place winner is a professional photographer and videographer.,

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I enjoyed the third place entry on the Scotland tour. Tours aren't my bag, but that looks like a good way to see quite a bit of Scotland.

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I read the Darby Reas scrapbook last night and there's one word that describes it - joyful. What a delight.

The tied winner, Halima Lucas, made me burst out laughing right away "Yes, I know I look like a toddler..."

Both really well done and fun to read scrapbooks.

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Thank you, Webmaster. I thought those posts were unnecessary, and even mean-spirited.

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@BethFL -- well, since they co-won first prize, that means we could see another scrapbook from them in the not so distant future!

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A great year for Scrapbooks and what terrific choices. I've done 2 so far and can't wait to go through the rest. Thanks to everyone who submitted their scrapbook. I appreciate your hard work. One of these days I'll feel creative enough to give it a try. I have at least made Shutterfly photo books of all my Rick tours.......Do I get partial credit for this?