Good for you (I am assuming you are under 21?) - I think it's better when young people get to try a little of thiers parents drinks rather than go mad at a party or whatever. I know I was put off most alcoholic drinks by the taste and really wasn't too bothered about getting drunk at every oppertunity (unlike some of my peers). The drinking age in Europe is generally 16 and children are brought up with alcohol as a drink at dinner rather than it being hidden mysterious thing - I know that they certainly have less binge drinking than the UK and I would have thought less liver and heart disease than here too.
Great update - I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds the ducks as interesting as some attractions

I love watching them, esp. the little fluffy ones