Dreaming of Disaster...

So last night I had a dream... which could qualify as a nightmare, for as we prepare to enter England I see that I am missing my passport, and have to fly all the way home here to the US to get it again. Making 1.) my trip shorter, and 2.) my trip twice as expensive.

... I wasn't really thinking this trip would be affecting my subconscious. At least not now, 6.5 months before we leave...

Note to self: don't forget passport.

A Fun Plan

So last night I met up with Emma while at my roommate's birthday party. Although we were in an extremely loud area, there seemed to be endless time to talk about Europe. There seems to be endless excitement steming from both of us, anxious about what may happen and the questions still left without an answer.

One of our newest conclusions is that we want to go to Switzerland. It seems to be an absolutely stunning country, and one that we are sure to love.

In addition, I have talked with one of my fellow PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) officers, and I am extatic to say that she recent went to Rome for four months. Although I'm nervous about traveling in a country entirely unknown to me, I am extremely excited to know some insider secrets to places like Chinqua Terra!

Stuff I Will Need

I'm in the process of gathering essential items I will need for our 28 day trip. This Christmas I got an awesome rain jacket from my sister and brother-in-law, so I seem to be on my way.

After having researching backpacks for several hours yesterday, I still feel as though there are far to many options and styles. I hear that the backpacks with a stiff back (pushed slightly off your back) are good, because it allows air to flow inbetween your back and bag (good for the summer). Are there any brands you suggest for this type of travel (only having a backpack for 28 days)? Or does anyone have a bag I can borrow or rent?

Here is a picture of Emma and I- my partner in crime- at a holiday party... I'm sure we are looking better here than we will following day hikes and rides on the train!

I look worried... haha- I am

Holiday Cheers

So last night Emma and I got together and nailed a shower curtain map of the world into her wall. Yes... maybe not the most ideal place to hang a shower curtain, but I'm hoping it will help her sense of direction big time for when we are in Europe and need to know where we are headed.

I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Eve!

Ready For a New Journey

Hey-

Well I’m starting up this blog to explore and share all the obstacles, excitement, and challenges I am sure to experience as I prepare for my backpacking adventures through Europe this coming summer. A close friend, Emma, and I will be starting off in England, and traveling through France and Italy stopping off in Paris, Mont Blanc, and Venice.

If you have any brilliant ideas or suggestions as to what/ how to pack, where to stay, or where we should go, let me know!