Back in Paris

I have just returned from Rome and Barcelona; what a trip.

I loved Rome. I had an amazing time, visited (almost) everything I wanted to see, and really enjoyed myself. My roommate Ellie couldn't come with me so I was on my own. While I had friends in Rome, I spent the days by myself. I was at first terrified to travel by myself, but then as I roamed Rome by myself I found complete comfort in my surroundings. I had a wonderful time with Kelly, my roommate from freshman year. We took Italian Baroque art together, so we were equally as excited to see things in person rather than on a screen. My last night we went to this art space called Rialto; it was part bar, part art, part best dance grooves ever - i.e. sly and the family stone, aretha, tina turner, james brown, a.k.a. all of my favorites. And we got to look at awesome art too!

Check out my pics from Rome here.

Barcelona was different than I had remembered it from a few years ago; probably because I was with two guys as my protector then! But, nonetheless, I had a wonderful time. Most importantly, I saw one of my best friends from GW, Michelle. We had a ball together! I spent my 21st birthday in Barcelona, and there was no better place to do so. We had dinner with a few other GW girls and a friend from Fieldson, Justin Forman. It was delicious and cheap. Then we went to a few bars, where after a few drinks I started speaking French to everyone and for some reason no one could understand me...oh, that's right; wrong country! The next day Michelle and I had lunch down at the harbor, listened to some music, and enjoyed the sunshine. Rather than try to go to every single "touristy" attractions, I really tried to immerse myself in the Catalan culture and just enjoy the city. However, I did make it to the Picasso Museum, the Miro Museum, Parc Montjuilc, the Ciutedella, and my personal favorite, the Chocolate Museum. While it was overcast and chilly almost every day, and I was assured it was the worst weather anyone had seen during their time this semester, I still had an awesome time.

Click here to view my photos from Barcelona, including my birthday outfit mom...