Just a Little taste of EUROPE...

Europe was AMAZING!!!!!!!! What an awesome and even essential trip this was. My good friend from work, Jami Dunford and myself went to Europe for a month. This was possibly one of the best months of my life. (So far...) We met tons of new friends on this great exploration. We went with a group called, “EF College Break.” Yep, College BREAK (No study) Although, it wasn't a study of broad and we didn't have to take tests or write any papers; I would say this was one of if not the most educational experiences I have had my entire college journey.

We started in London. Where the people were charming with there cute little accents, and pretty pink lipstick. Chelsea and I made quite the journey to the London Temple. We took a 2 hour train and then walked for miles and miles in the rain. I felt like a pioneer (in a small way of course). We had seen a lot of the city which was so much fun, but the country side is what we experienced as we walked in the rain, which by the way seemed like an eternity, before we finally arrived to the temple. The country side was BEAUTIFUL!! My mom’s family still lives in England, I was not able to see them during my visit, but I thought of them everyday I was there. Knowing that many generations of my family and even close family is from England made the trip even more special! The Temple was so pretty, the grounds were incredible! Of all the beautiful places I saw in Europe I am sure anyone would agree, nothing beats the beauty of a temple.

Then we went to Paris, which is said to be the most romantic place on earth. Oh was it ever so lovely! My favorite was Montmartre (This tiny little Quaint town that over looked all of Paris... truly breath-taking). Well, actually maybe my favorite was Eiffel Tower or maybe it was the, Rue Royale et église de la Madeleine. It’s not really fair to say what was my favorite, it was all soo much fun!! Then we were off to Belgium where I ate the most scrumptious Belgium Waffles ever to be discovered. After our Visit in Belgium we went to Holland, where we stayed in a hostel (not the worst, but far from the best place to stay) in Amsterdam; which actually was the best (or at least one of the best places I visited in Europe) Hardly any one drove cars, everyone rode bikes with cute little baskets, and their little Vespa scooters. The bridges were beautiful, and quaint. The people were undoubtedly classy and beautiful. They were classy as far as their appearance anyway; as far as classy morals? I am not sure? Unfortunately, the city was full of drugs and a very famous red-light district. Other than that it was one of my most favorite places in Europe. We went to the Anne Frank museum, it was quite depressing what her family and others that lived in the time of the Holocaust went through. My grandma lived in England during this time, although she was not Jewish, her stories that she has shared with me of what she and her family went through suddenly came to life. What a sorrowful experience! I couldn’t hold back the tears as I walked through the home of Anne Frank, and saw where they hid and where such an awful and even unbelievable experience occurred. After Amsterdam we were off to Italy. We were able to attend Church and meet some wonderful members. The Gelatos were to die for (I ate one or two every single day! That’s really healthy, right?!) Florence was amazing, and Venice was even more amazing, then there was Rome. Really? Rome? Was I really in Rome? The Spanish steps were great, such a neat culture! Gladiator, any one?! I’ve never seen the movie, but still the Colosseum was amazing!! When in ROME… After Italy we went to Germany. Germany was beautiful; we were able to see where they make cuckoo clocks, and I saw the most implausible/incredible castle of all times! After Germany we headed back to France, and enjoyed our stay at the French Riviera! The water was the most clear blue sight imaginable. What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day!! After the French Riviera we went to Switzerland!!!! Switzerland is the most BEAUTIFUL place on earth. Its true Switzerland is the most AMAZING Country I have ever been too! ABSOLUTELY incredible!!! We stayed in Lucerne in a cute little cottage type place. We took a gondola to the top of Mt. Pilatus, the railway is the worlds steepest! It was quite the adventure! I am not going to lie I was super scared! Ohh Switzerland is truly magical! This was my absolute most favorite country we visited.

After Switzerland we were off to spain, which was our final Country to visit. We first went to Barcelona. I didn’t really picture Spain to feel like the Jungle, but it did in many ways. Spain has such a fun culture, the days were very calm and the nights were wild and crazy (In a good way). We also visited Madrid; this was our last stop of the trip (sad). Our last day we visited the Madrid temple, we didn’t do any work, but being on the grounds was again amazing! That night we ate dinner in a cave. Not just any cave, it was a fancy cave, with candles, yummy food and live entertainment. Ohhh, BIG SIGH… I am sad it is over. What an unforgettable vacation. There is so much to see, and so much to do. I want to travel the World. Doesn’t that sound nice? Who wouldn’t want to be a world traveler? I have this burning desire to see the world… some day, I will! Someday I will be back to visit all these wonderful places. Maybe with a husband, who knows? I have a boy friend, it could happen, right? Maybe I should just purpose myself to Everett. “Everett, will you marry me!!” No, I won’t really purpose, or will I? haha we could begin a wonderful journey, and travel the world together! That sounds so nice, right about NOW! Lots of dreams… lots and lots of dreams to come true!!