Hey folks!
So sorry for the lack of posts once my European tour got underway. It became increasingly difficult to find the time to upload photos and provide commentary, and I soon decided that my time in Europe was better spent... out in Europe. Needless to say, my vacation was absolutely incredible. I covered twelve countries (France, Switzerland, Italy, the Vatican, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium) in just over three weeks and took over two thousand photos (all for your benefit, friends). I saw world-renowned works of art and architecture (e.g. the Mona Lisa, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Sistine Chapel), met the statues of three different composers (Mozart, Dvořák, and Smetana), ate the most unbelievably delicious pizza in Florence, and had countless experiences that took my breath away (ascending the Swiss Alps, exploring Venice by gondola, gazing upon Mozart's childhood violin in Salzburg, walking through the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau). I could wax poetic for ages about the wonderful time I had. But, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, here are roughly two million words...
Day 1: London >> Paris
Day 2: Paris
Day 3: Paris >> Lauterbrunnen, Swiss Alps
Day 4: Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau
Day 5: The Swiss Alps >> Pisa, Florence
Day 6: Florence
Day 7: Florence >> Orvieto, Rome
Day 8: The Vatican, Rome
Day 9: Rome >> Verona, Venice
Day 10: Venice
Day 11: Venice >> Salzburg
Day 12: Salzburg
Day 13: Salzburg >> Vienna
Day 14: Vienna >> Budapest
Day 15: Budapest
Day 16: Budapest >> Slovakia >> Krakow
Day 17: Krakow
Day 18: Krakow >> Prague
Day 19: Prague
Day 20: Prague >> Dresden, Berlin
Day 21: Berlin
Day 22: Berlin >> Amsterdam
Day 23: Amsterdam
Day 24: Amsterdam >> Bruges >> London
I hope you enjoy! I certainly did.
But, now it's time to become a serious student, once again. I can't believe I am about to embark on my final term at Oxford! It has flown by so quickly. Of course, there are still eight weeks left to go, and they will be filled to the brim with reading, studying, and writing. However, Trinity Term will also have its fair share of fun activities, including odd Oxonian May Day traditions, a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, and a day trip to Bath. So, be on the lookout for more posts and pictures.
Wishing the very best from across the pond,
Alyce
P.S. What's that, you say? Someone's getting married tomorrow? I don't care too much about that, unfortunately. But, if you're just dying for a commemorative plate, I can hook you up.
