World Traveler Wrap Up Pt. 2

Switzerland was nice just because it wasn't so dang hot. The ride through the Alps was amazing. We got to see Lake Como and we all wanted to go stay with George Clooney. Our hotel was nice and (forcefully) peaceful and Lucerne was great. I chose to take a ride to the top of Mtn. Pilatus. Though I thought it would be a nice relaxing day, by the time I climbed up to the very top, I realized I was sadly mistaken. But the exercise was a nice change of pace and it was good to get away from my core group and hang out with everyone else. TV show comparison: Everwood-comforting, but not afraid to go the extra mile.

France was neat (we got to watch the World Cup Semifinals and celebrate with the French!) and Paris was a bit much at first, but we went up to the artist district, Montmartre, and though I was only there 15 minutes I completely fell in love. I MUST GO BACK. And don't even get me started on the food! It was the best of the whole trip. Paris was big and a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. I know a lot of people complain about the French and say Paris is their least favorite city, but I disagree. I actually really like the cultured, feminine feel of the city. It was like the city was aware of its own magic and was very proud to display it. It lived up to the image in my mind. TV show comparison: Gilmore Girls. Girly, smart, fun, and completely aware of how cool they are.

We took a night train to Madrid and cosy is being nice. It was a shoebox in the middle of an earthquake. But we made it fun with smelly cheese and bread!

I did not have a very good first impression of Madrid. By this time we had only two days until the flight home and I was so tired that I was ready right then. I just wanted to sleep for like a week! I wanted to have my own shower back so my first impression of Madrid suffered. Our hotel was nice but we didn't get to nap until the next day so I was basically dragged through some old palace and the underwhelming Prado Museum. The World Cup was that night so we got to celebrate with a bar full Italians! We spent most of the next day lounging in the shade by a lake and that night perked up with shopping and hot chocolate with a random Spanish guy from Peru so it ended on a good note. TV show comparison: Falcon Beach. Ok...new ABC Family show that is really not that good, but it is growing on me. It is just another beach show trying to be 90210. But it is HOTT!

So there is just a small wrap up. More later! I am sure I will have tons of lists!