Riding the elevator up and down several times, trying to find the hostel. Pausing for a cup of American coffee and watching the rain pour from a small window in a cozy hostel kitchen. A complex of churches. A quirky, independent hostel with chalk signs, too many throw pillows, weird decor, open shelves in the… Continue reading Notes from Bologna
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Notes from Florence
Arriving hangry and opting for the easy route by eating at the overpriced Irish pub across the street from the hostel. But the salty fries and Magners pear cider made me a better person again. Taking part of a day to reset. Old-fashioned carousels. Pistachio croissants, cantuccini al cioccolato, gnocchi e salsa do noci, ravioli… Continue reading Notes from Florence
Notes From Rome
Changing suitcases 20 minutes before you leave for the airport because things didn’t QUITE fit in the one you originally planned to take. Life chats with strangers on planes. Being passionately told by the Italian man on the plane that under no circumstances should I order a cappuccino after 10 am. Sitting in front of… Continue reading Notes From Rome
Greetings from the Resume Gap and 61 Days Backpacking Europe
Hello! If you have found yourself here, you probably already know I am traveling solo throughout Europe for two months this spring. If not, SURPRISE! Headed to the train station in Budapest to head to Prague. Yeah, it still feels a bit wild to me that I am actually here and living something that many… Continue reading Greetings from the Resume Gap and 61 Days Backpacking Europe
Christmas Traditions
I'm circling back to the end of 2019 when I was home for Christmas. Earlier in the year during Thanksgiving my family shot clay pigeons and had so much fun that they decided to do it again on Christmas morning when I was home. We had a great time doing something new all together, and… Continue reading Christmas Traditions
Christmas Cows
While I was home in Eastern Oregon for the holidays, I got out with the cows on Christmas morning for a little photo practice. Every morning, they gather up close to the farm yard and wait till they see the hay loaded onto the 4-wheeler and then take off running to the spot two fields… Continue reading Christmas Cows
Travel Journal: Montserrat – Spain
Every two years or so, my organization holds a World Staff Conference (WSC), bringing together staff from all of our 15 offices that are located around the world. Our most recent WSC was in August 2019 in Barcelona, Spain! For this trip, I also brought along my mom for a vacation after the conference was… Continue reading Travel Journal: Montserrat – Spain
Travel Journal: Park GĂĽell – Spain
Every two years or so, my organization holds a World Staff Conference (WSC), bringing together staff from all of our 15 offices that are located around the world. Our most recent WSC was August 2019 in Barcelona, Spain! For this trip, I also brought along my mom for a vacation after the conference was done… Continue reading Travel Journal: Park GĂĽell – Spain