I've been home for a few days now and it is definitely a very strange feeling to be back. I feel almost like it was just an amazing dream since nobody who shared the experience with me is around to talk about it with. I am hoping to skype some of the girls soon! It will be so interesting to see them in their actual homes and countries. I still can't believe how many international friends I made or how many amazing places I got to see. To show how many amazing things I got to experience while abroad, I constructed a list:
- Saw the Queen of England (twice!)
- Saw Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker, and da Vinci's Mona Lisa
- Explored two giant castles in England and Wales, and one in Switzerland
- Watched a cabaret show in Paris
- Explored a Cheese Factory in Gruyere
- Saw three fantastic musicals in London
- Went window-shopping in Milan
- Explored Harrod's in London
- Explored the Nestle Factory in Switzerland
- Experienced the beautiful Cinque Terre cities by boat
- Attended a "sheep show" in Wales
- Saw Stonehenge
- Toured Real Madrid's futbol stadium
- Explored the Roman Baths in Bath
- Went to the top of the Eiffel Tower
- Saw the Royal Wedding procession and the kiss on the balcony!
- Walked (quickly) through the Red Light District
- Saw the Ritz Hotel in Paris
- Explored La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Hiked to a beautiful waterfall in Wales
- Toured Westminster Abbey
- Celebrated Australia Day with real Australians and Vegemite
- Took a night cruise down the Seine River
- Toured the Beatles and Spice Girls Museums
- Saw Anne Frank's diary in the house they hid in in Amsterdam
- Stood in the Hogwarts dining hall and infirmary at Oxford
- Went to the original Pacha nightclub in Ibiza
- Explored the French, Spanish, and British Palaces
- Made life long friends from all over the world!
None of these incredible adventures would have been possible without support from my family, especially my amazing grandparents! I had the time of my life thanks to you guys! Thanks for all of the amazing memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
