Running Around the World
Though the sun is growing stronger, the days as long as they can ber, our time in Cagliari quickly faded to a few weeks of intensive traveling. It was nostalgic parting with my friends, old and new, on the beautiful, summer camp for almost grownups on the Italian island of Sardinia. Before I go into my latest adventure I want to give a huge thank you to our fearless program leader, Professor Annalisa Onnis-Hayden, expert counselor TA Anna Murphy, and all the wonderful friends that filled my days with laughter and sunshine. The one word I could use to summarize it all, in Danielle's wonderstruck voice, "Amazing!"
Since May 14th, I have been in 4 going on 5 countries and an average daily walking distance of 10 miles/day.
- May 14 - June 16 Cagliari, Italy
- June 16 - June 18 Brussels, Belgium
- June 18 - June 20 Paris, France
- June 20 - June 22 Munich, Germany
- June 22 - June 24 Lucerne, Switzerland
Final hours in Cagliari
Beginning with out last fully day/night/morning, we had a farewell dinner, which featured a performance from an interesting, giggly, old man. This was my favorite meal in Sardinia, definitely saving the best for last. I have attached a photo of the main course of fish with the head on it, eel, squid, snails, and other assorted seafood dishes. I can proudly say I tried every single thing brought to us.
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| Audriana and Danielle |
We rounding out the night with the traditional European hanging out on the steps of a church. That morning was another sunrise morning, unfortunately my camera died but there are a few pictures. The rest of the morning was a bucket list morning where we ran to the top of the Elephant Tower, one of the largest towers in Cagliari; one last jump in the Mediterranean Sea; and the final trip to our favorite Peter Pan Gelateria.
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| Audriana, my best |
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| Final Farewell |
Brussels, Belgium
The evening of June 16th we took a flight to our first city, Brussels, Belgium. In the morning, we met with a friend and got a full tour of the city. I went in with no expectations but had a wonderful time. There was so much history to also have so much great chocolate, waffles, and beer.
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Manneken Pis
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Paris, France
First thing in the morning on June 18th we headed to Paris, where I fell in love with the city. I studied French in high school, though I wasn't the best at it, I have always been dreaming to travel there. Major perk of Paris: EU citizens under 26 get into museums for a discount/free. I made a promise to myself that I will return as much as I can before I am too old. Some highlights (basically everything): Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, a quick shop on the Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, €6 lunch of two crepes and a drink, the Eiffel Tour, escargo, bike cab.
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| Louvre |
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| Arc de Triomphe |
Currently I am on a bus to Lucerne, Switzerland. I keep pausing this blog to look at the beautiful countryside. I was lucky enough to get my own seat, a brief taste of the solitude that has been missing from my life lately. We are hoping to go on a big hike tomorrow, however the weather may not be in our favor. Some interesting things about the bus: the woman in front of me just leaned her chair back and it actually closed my computer, quite impressive; there are two stories with a row of three or four seats in the front window on the second floor; they sell beer.
I am not sure of the next chance I will get to post but I will do my best. Before my next set of studies begin in the Netherlands, I still will be stopping in Geneva and back to Paris to see a few friends. If you are still reading, thank you and hopefully you will hear from me soon!
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