Explore. Dream. Discover.: March 2012

Venice just what I expected!

Mar. 8 2012

When you arrive in Venice it looked just like what I pictured. We had a great time in Venice including good food and awesome ambiance. Most of out time in Venice was spent wondering around the streets and canals. We also spent lots of time shopping. I officially love Italian leather. I feel like I looked forever but was successful in the end finding a purse I love. Venice was a beautiful and I am so lucky to have had the chance to check it out.

Venice at night

Saint Marco

St. Macro

St. Marco Square

Inside St. Marco

St. Marco

Gondola's everywhere

Megan was freaking out when she saw this women.
Megan did the duck and cover everytime a bird came near.

Authentic Venice

They had both a Priest and gondola driver calender...
not sure how I feel about this.
The priest one seems kind of wrong.

Sad sick Shannon

Classic Italy

Gondola

The Gondola drive dress just like you think they would

Quick stop in Milan

Mar. 5 2012

French Alps on the way to Milan

French Alp on the train from Paris

We went to Milan in search of amazing shopping and we did very little shopping while we were there. I would not say I am a big fan of Milan, but in all fairness I am not sure we gave it a fair shot. We did find an amazing Church in the middle of the city that was worth coming to the city for it.

Cathedral of Santa Maria

4th largest Cathedral in the world

Amazing Architecture in the shopping district

Finding food was not an easy task, when we arrived in the late afternoon on a Sunday.
So hungry after finally finding a place to eat.

Paris in a Day

Mar. 4 2012

I was not super excited to headed to Paris as I was not a big fan the first time I went. However I was surprised by what a great time a had while I was their. We saw lots of sights and ate some great food. The best thing that happened in Paris was a the arrival of Shannon McCreary. When she planned to come meet me it seemed like it would never come, but when she got there it was awesome. I am so proud of her ability to get to the Hotel in Paris. Sorry for throwing you to the wolves but you did an awesome for your first time abroad!!!! Megan and I loved having Shannon join us. I know Shannon and I will never forget out experience with a group of guys from France. Not sure what Shannon's memories are but I had a great time practicing my French with the guys. I think Shannon's memories might be a little more memorable.

We did a world wind tour of Paris in one day, hitting all the major attractions. This was made easier by going on a free New Europe walking tour of the city. It was my second with this company and I would highly recommend them to others travelling through Europe.