A Travelling Fool

If you know me at least a little, then you will know that I am a travel addict. I don't consider myself an overly materialistic person, but I have no problem spending my hard earned money to go see new people and places. It all started senior year in high school, when my wonderful parents paid for me to go on a trip to Paris and Madrid as a graduation present. There aren't many times in my life where I can pinpoint that specific moment as a turning point, but this was definitely one. I was forever changed, and knew that I was no longer satisfied just living inside my southern, American bubble. Since then, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to view many places that others have only dreamt of going.

This summer, I am going to Ireland, Wales, England and France for eleven days. This time, I am travelling with my mom, which I think is going to be amazing. We are great travel buddies, but this is the first time going out of the country together, which is exciting. I'm particularly excited about Ireland, as I have never been there before, and this is where a large portion of my descendants are from.

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Next year, I am taking my first group of students over to Europe for a 10 day jaunt through England, France, Switzerland, and Germany. Switzerland is my favorite place that I have ever been to, and I cannot wait to see my students' faces when they experience the magical beauty of this country. The group of students going are some of my favorites (I know, I know - I shouldn't have favorites, but I am human!) and I really am excited to be the person who gets to take them to Europe for their first (and hopefully not last) overseas adventure! I am forever indebted to my French teacher, Madame Dent for providing me with the opportunity to see the world, and I hope that I can be that to my own students.

Here are some photos of places that we are travelling to.

Lucerne, Switzerland

 

Lucerne, Switzerland

  

Burgundy, France

 By the way, if you are interested in the 2012 trip next year, or have a son/daughter who woud like to go, let me know! I have 9 students so far but would like to take a few more!