Day 17 June 13 Milano

First time in Milan - sucked
Due to hectic activities such as losing Gretchen, going to the dentist and Vodafone troubles...we didn't see much of MIlano. However, we did what every good Italian does in Milan - shop, eat and dance the night away!

Second trip to Milan
Delayed flights, unbearable heat and Nicco's heartbreak after Holland's loss left us unsatisfied...one more chance left.

Final trip to Milan
Gretchen's Birthday

Our top 5 for Milan:
1. Franz Schleimer Junior VII
2. Karma and the night we couldn't get a cab due to the monsoon
3. Experiencing Apertivo at La Banque
4. Gretchen's birthday celebration
5. Study abroad friends

Day 15 June 11 Lagosh.

Lagos. Top 5.
1. Within two minutes of our arrival, we were enticed to partake in a "hour of power".. . the photo above shows how powerful it was
2. Greeting each morning with Mamma Maria's Crepes
3. Surfing at a remote beach
4. Kayaking and eating dinner with our new friend, Glen
5. Running into my friends Natalia and Isaac from home while we were at the hour of power

6. Turning the corner of the hostel and seeing our friend Adam from Lisbon!

Day 12 June 8 Leaving Lisboa

The top 5 Lisboa
1. Daytrip to Sintra (seeing the western most point of Europe-Cabo da Roca) and Night Tour with Paulo (and Paulo calling Lisa a moooody ba bay)
2. Pastre de Sintra
3. Pub Crawl with our new friends from the hostel
4. Our Hostel-Traveller's House
5. Cascais Bike Ride

Headed to Lagosh, where they say you never leave. .. ..

Day 9 June 5 Belem Should Phonetically Be Spelled Belang

Lo and Lisa met us today. We all took a daytrip to Belem and had the famous Belem pastry. After agreeing that the pastry was the highlight of our day, we headed back to our hostel and took a night tour of the city. The tour started with a glass of wine overlooking the glorious colors of Lisboa. . . ...

Day 8 June 6 Bicycle Riding in Cascais

We arrived in Lisboa safely and decided to traveling just north of the city for a daytrip. We rented free bikes and road up the coast. Besides finding a beautiful color palette, endless cliffs, and no tourists in site, we found probably a one of a kind--hot dog stand with solar panels. I don't know which I was more excited about. .. .

After an hour, we decided to stop and just relax. Gretchen napped, I did a little yoga. Overall, Portugal has not disappointed us yet.

Day 6 June 2 Let the Eiffle Tower Sparkle

Espresso (thank god I have a friend like Gretchen to keep correcting me so I do not look like an idiot in front of the Europeans) has become our new best friend. The 5 Euros that Josh gave me for espresso came in handy when jetlag set in, and the sun started to go down in Paris. We ran into Sara Winters and Meg Wright - which definately made our trip more exciting. Out of all the fun we had in Paris. .. .

Top 5

1. photo exhibit outside of gates of luxenborg gardens

2. 1st expresso of pari with brown sugar cubes at the javel stop
3. le ciel de pari-champagne with friends from home

4. falafel in the jewish quarter at chez marianne

5. mustard. oh the mustard.

Day 3 May 3 Leaving London

Leaving London . .. . we need relief from the pound.

Top 5 things in London:

1. British Library

2. Portobella Road
3. Jenna's co-workers at Thomas Reuters

4. Tate Modern

5. Jenna's Apartment