Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Digital Story, French Wine Country
Sunday, July 26, 2009
I'm Back, Now What?
I can’t believe I’ve been back for over a week! The trip seems like a year ago; it was really a good trip and I am so glad I went/and did this!!!
So here’s a few things I been thinking about since getting back:
I like blogging (shocking I know) and reading other people’s blogs (I may even become a blog-stalker as my friend Rachel calls herself)… I hope to keep it up but not sure I have enough to blog about or what I would even call my blog and of course time to do it all
I like taking pictures and actually miss taking pics all the time everyday (I was never a picture taking person either, but now I might be or try to be); I am trying to continue taking pics but it hasn’t been working out as well since returning home…
Traveling out of the country is not hard and not that much different than traveling anywhere really; it is even fun once you get over all the preparation to go
Now for the true self discovery (look out people):
I feel as though the world is my oyster and the possibilities are endless, now if I could just figure out what I want to do with my life. What do I want? Where do I want to be? I need direction, it’s almost as though there are too many possibilities and it is overwhelming… What do I really want my life to be; I have no idea!!! Perhaps I am entering a quarter life crisis (mini of course); for those of you doing the math, don’t worry, I’ve always known I would live to be 120.
Finally, I want to thank Dr. E and all the people on this trip – you truly made this a time in my life that I will always remember with fondness and wish that I could do it again and again (maybe we’ll have to plan a reunion trip)! I am thrilled to have met all of you and know we will be life-long friends!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Notre Dame and Cruising on the Seine
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Today we explored the peaceful cemetery of Pere Lachaise; absolutely amazing, like stepping back in time... I really enjoyed wandering all the cobblestone streets and getting lost in the maze of paths and graves! Really Really Peaceful and Beautiful!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Champagne Valley/French Wine Country
Today was the best day yet in France! This morning we boarded a train to travel out to French wine country, which is absolutely gorgeous and the little town of Epernay is adorable (this is kind of how I was picturing Paris in my head - oh and I love traveling by train!!!)...
For Uncle John
The Movie UPs
So just a tidbit; France may be obsessed with the movie UP - it's advertised everywhere!!! Nate shed some light on it today; he told me that the movie opened the Cannes Film Festival???!?!?!?!? Disney (oh, he works for them, btw) doesn't usually do that, but the festival asked them for this movie, which is a big deal, so there you have it...
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Versailles
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wandered the Streets of Paris today...
I think I need one of these to use for getting around!!! Definitely Going Green never looked so pretty...
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Louvre
Went to the Louvre today; it was wonderful, I wandered around for 5 hours and easily could have spent 5 days!!! Just amazingly beautiful... and huge!!! Everything is so huge, the building, the ceilings, the staircases, and collections, just so enormous!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
King's Cross Station, the British Library, the Eurostar, and the Eiffel Tower
This morning we went to King's Cross Station and of course tried to get onto the infamous Platform 9 3/4 but to no avail as we are but mere Muggles...
Then on to the British Library; very very cool. They have almost a museum type collection of original works to look at (under glass of course) and some very very old books! The libraries in the UK function a little bit differently then those in the US, as we learned in Oxford, but still they are there to bring information to the masses (and maybe a cup of tea while you are waiting)!!!
On the way back to the flats to gather my things I stopped and bought a piece of luggage; and I absolutely am in LOVE with it!!! This will be my new weekender bag and I got it in London!!! Look how huge it is?!?!?! And yes, I did need it!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Hyde Park
Today was a relaxing day; strolled through Hyde Park, had some tea, lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and saw Harrods Department Store (too much shopping, even for me - plus the crowds were a bit much;)