Alright, I had to get that off my chest. I can't even describe the past 10 days of my life. They've been stressful, tiring, a little unsanitary(yay hostels!), and the best 10 days of my life. I have seen so much and have learned so much and never want to leave.
Since I was a little girl my dream was to go to Paris. When people asked me where I wanted to go I'd say Paris without even thinking. However, with college loans and failed study abroad attempts, I never thought that would come true. It was another "one day" dream. But 4 days ago I stood in front of the Eiffel Tower and my dream was fulfilled. And let me tell you, it was everything I thought it would be and more.
Though I don't speak a lick of French and got laughed at with my pointing, the pastries were to die for and the crepes were fantastic. The city was beautiful and grand, with cathedrals everywhere you look and buildings hundreds of years old. Just walking the city made me smile. I couldn't soak it up fast enough! I guess I'll just have to go back one day.
Then London. Cool city with tons of people. My last meal there included a chocolate cake that literally felt as though the heavens opened and shone down on me for 10 minutes. Then Stratford to see a Shakespeare's "As You Like It," a hilarious hipster heaven. Then to Cheltenham, a town out in the beautiful English countryside.
I'm flying home in 2 days and my grand adventure will be over. I'm sad to be leaving such a wonderful place, but I'm also ready to go back to where I'm from. I miss knowing the slang words, what each candy is, the people I go to church with, and sleeping in my own bed. I lived a dream, a glorious adventure filled dream and now it's time to find a new one.
And yes, Tangled is my favorite Disney movie.
