Concentration Camp

Concentration Camp
Lake Bled

Solvenia was very pretty. We visited Lake Bled, which was beautiful, it reminded me of the scenery in Canada. Headed to Austria where we stopped at a concentration camp, it was absolutely horrifying. I just can't get over how evil and corrupt some people can be, it sure made me appreciate that I live in Canada and that I live in a generation were there is more freedom and democracy. I was appreciative that I got to see what a camp looked like and to see a part of history and to have a better understanding of it, but it was an experience that sure made me think of how lucky I am.

I went white water rafting for the first time in Tyrol; it was a great experience. The river was at a level two-three, which is not too harsh; the rapids were not to fast. I was perfect for my first time. We flipped the raft a couple of times, it was fun but at the same time a bit scary. I can't wait to go rafting again, possibly down Hell's Gate.

Albania

Dubrovnik, Croatia Albania

After beautiful Mykonos I headed to Albania, what a difference in culture. The houses were half built and there was garbage everywhere. It was a neat place to experience, there were donkey carriages and sheppards with their sheep. The bus got a flat tire because the roads are mostly dirt and the road that are paved have many potholes. I stayed in Albania for one night.
The next stop was Dubrovnik, Croatia, it was so beautiful there. I went on a cruise and visited two islands; I went swimming, the water was a clear teal and also very warm. My hotel was a five star resort on the beach; it couldn't get any better than that. My next stop was Zadar, Croatia. We stayed in a youth hostel while we were there. There was not much to do there, so we mostly sat around and had drinks, and also played cards and Would you Rather? My next stop is Solvenia, can't wait!

Birthday in Rome

Going to be in Rome for my birthday, how exciting! I was in Rome for my birthday; it was the best birthday of my life. I got to see the Coliseum, which was so amazing. Later most of my travel buddies went to the same restaurant for dinner, the pasta and wine was delicious. There was a man playing the saxophone and he played Happy Birthday to me. I was very glad to be there for my birthday.
After two days in Rome we traveled on an over night ferry to Mykonos, Greece. It was a lot of fun being on that ferry, everyone that I traveled with was out on the deck sun tanning and just relaxing. It was extremely hot, it being August. Once I got to the Island I headed straight to the beach, it was so peaceful just lying on the beach chairs listening to the sound of waves hitting the beach and the sound of distant chatter. The water was clear and warm. How I wish I was there right now! Life was great in Mykonos!

Paris

Paris, here I come! Paris was a great experience; I saw so many cool things which included: Nortre Dame, the Efeill Tower, the famous picture of Mona Lisa, and the most dangerous round-a-bout in the world. I remember two guys from my tour running across the round-a-bout, and got across fine, so Clare, one of my other travel buddies and I tried to run across, but then we got busted by the police. You are suppose to cross under ground and if you were caught crossing above, you would get some huge fine(that's what I was told afterwards).
I shared a hotel room with Clare, my first roomie of the trip. I stayed in Paris for three days, it was great! After Paris, I travelled to Bordeneux, which was so beautiful. For two days I went swimming, hiking to the top of a hill that over looked all of Bordeneax and the vineyards, and I just relaxed. The Chateau had a bar called, The Cave; it was the smallest bar and was filled with so many people. It was so such fun!