As I mentioned in my last post, I had been on the move since I posted on my blog last. I was blessed with the opportunity to gp back to Europe, and what a time that was!
My adventure started in Madrid, Spain. I didn't get to take many photos in Madrid as it was only a pit stop on my way to Paris?
Musee de Louvre, Paris France
This was my first time in Paris. The impression I had of Paris, was NOT what I got when I arrived. I had this idea of glamour, fashion, strolling the Champs Elysees, and parading around Saint Germain. Well what I got what the real Paris, real France, real French People....and it wasn't that glamorous.
On The Champ de Mars with The Eiffel Tower
Don't get me wrong, Paris. Is. Beautiful. It's a must see. Stunning. Alluring. Enchanting. As they say, Paris is always a good idea. I met great friends in Paris, became as close to a Parisian as I would ever get. Our fave hangout, Le Comptoire Generale became like our Cheers, everyone knew our names.
Paris was good, but I was anxious to get out and explore Europe, because, why not? My first stop, Venice, Italy.
Giudecca Canal, Venice, Italy
Venice was a sight to behold. Breathtaking. Hard to believe it was real. We didn't stay in Venice, we stayed in Mestre. Staying inMestre saved us money, we paid about a third of what it would cost to stay in Venice. We were just ONE stop away from Santa Lucia train station in Venice. And we were able to get a taxi from the airport right to our hotel. Something not possible in Venice as there are no cars allowed!
We took the train in to Venice daily. We cruised the canals, crossed over the rios, walked to Piazza San Marco....we even got lost on the streets. It was so worth it! Venice was HOT. Too hot! A word to the wise, never wear jeans in Venice....at least not in the summer!
Sweating in out in Venice, Italy above Giudecca Canal
Today marks the one year anniversary of my return to the States from the best vacation ever! Where does time go? I will take you further down memory lane in my next blog post. I can't wait to tell you all about Croatia, Amsterdam, Turkey and more!
To Be Continued....
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