So0ooo it’s been awhile, but I have a few new updates for my blog! Mainly about my trip to Paris last weekend!!! I had an absolutely amazing time! It was sooooo gorgeous. And to think I didn’t even want to go to Paris?? I know, crazy huh? I guess I was thinking it wasn’t all that, but it was everything I could have asked for plus more! It was definitely worth … missing my train (yes, unfortunately), running to the bus station (on the outskirts of salamanca), an extra (yes extra) 20 euros, rapid hearbeat, 12am bus ride to madrid, paranoia on the metro, a night spent at the airport (without sleep), a crazy security check (lost my biore), 2hour flight, arriving in the countryside of France, a 1.5 hour ride to the city of Paris, being deceived out of 6 euros, 4 hour look for the hotel only to discover…McDonalds was right next door

On the bright side, we had an amazing little hotel!!, FREE museums/sites tours (because we’re under 26 of course!), the best pizza, croissants, and crepes everrrrr, a view of Moulin Rouge, amazing pictures, memorizing the metro line, the best deal on scarves by far, nightlife in the city , las galleries lafayette: louis vutton – chanel – versace — the original ones yesssss to sum up the trip it was AMAZING!

I’m pretty proud of Morgs and myself being able to navigate the HUGE city of Paris on our OWN! We did extremely well. We have conquered Paris and look forward to Rome now.

Things I’ve noticed about Paris: 1. the people there speak ENGLISH – don’t be afraid to ask immediately “je parlas anglais?” because they know english (hell, they know it better than I do) 2. the french are sooo laid-back and chill – I didn’t see anything obscence or crazy, just quietness…everyone is honestly really cool and they don’t stare at you like the people in spain lol 3. people in France shop as well – the galleries lafayette was PACKED 4. everything is a good 2-10 euros more in France (expect it, a can of Coke = 4 euros , 5. PARIS is huge, but their metro system is AWESOME – it will get you to where you need to be in NO time! you literally hop off the metro and you’re right there at your destination. It’s really easy to follow and understand as well. 6. sleep is NOT a given in Paris, you really don’t need it. your main focus should be seeing as much as you can while you’re there and enjoying your experience. 7. all the major monuments, eiffel tower, arc, etc, look wayyy better at night 8. i honestly didn’t see that many lovers there lol. people just seemed to be on chill mode. 9. there is a mcdonalds EVERYWHERE so have no worries 10. you will be forced to FALL IN LOVE WITH PARIS it’s beyond magicallllll

I feel as though this trip has definitely taught me a lot more about being responsible and being on time. Everything in Europe is puncutal – with that being said you need to be an hour ahead of the schedule AT ALL TIMES. There is no time for f-ing up or missing flights/trains/etc. because you WILL be left. Hey, I had to learn the hard way when I missed my train in Salamanca (sad, but true) but it’s taught me to be more aware and responsible with my time and to plan AHEAD of schedule. I’ve learned you should always be prepared and have an idea of where you’re headed and what you plan to do.

Another thing this trip made me realize is just how much I would love for my family/friends to be here to partake in this experience with me. But I realize I’m the one blessed with the opportunity to be here and I MUST take advantage of every moment. More importantly, I would have loveddd for Aaron to be here as well because that’s his city and I could SO see him there! I pray he’s afforded the opportunity to travel there, because that’s defn where he should be. Being there gave me an even greater appreciation for his love of the French culture, language, and people. I look forward to learning more about from him I wish more than anything he could have been there to partake in the trip of a lifetime with me, but I trust and believe we’ll have our day. If anything this trip has renewed within me a sense of faith, trust, and love in him! I’ll never stop believing in our love for one another! <3