So I'm sitting on my bed, surrounded by travel guides and packing lists, and all I can think about is how utterly unprepared I am for France (and the rest of Europe). I'm just so afraid I'm going to forget something back home or miss seeing something awesome in Europe because I have no clue what's going on when. In case you don't know me very well, I'm a planner. I like knowing what I'm doing and when, and I like to schedule things so I can maximize my experience. Well, on this trip, I have to go with the flow. I don't just go with the flow very easily. No plan= panic attacks. And trust me, the last thing anybody wants is me, a crazy American, freaking out in the middle of Europe. There is going to be a lot of serious adjustments I'm going to have to make.
Anyways, back to planning (or lack thereof). My main concern is what the heck I'm going to do with my free time in Berlin, Wroclaw, Brno, and Vienna during my two-week seminar. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I also need suggestions on where to visit in Europe during weekends when I want to explore and leave the fabulous city of Strasbourg. I'm pretty sure I'm making a visit to London, but other than that I'm pretty open.
This is my first blog post so please forgive me if it is boring/rambling/neurotic. Oh, and please leave me comments. Otherwise I'll feel like no one loves me and that I'm just talking to myself :)
I would extremely suggest going to Barcelona, it's the shit. Also, Madrid is pretty fun. As a side note, when I go to Europe, in the spring, I am gonna hit up all the microstates, just for hoots.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your dilemma--I am a planner also. And it's not like if you forget something there is a Wal Mart on the corner! But regardless try to relax and have a good time (: I love the blog and can't wait to hear about/see your adventures! XOXO Aunt Stephanie
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