In the process of packing for our trip to California, it dawned on me that I hadn't posted about any of our summer trips! It's been a busy few months filled with visitors and adventures. We can't believe we are heading to the States yet again-- this time for my brother's wedding. It's sure to be an awesome time, but I want to update you on our awesome summer time first! Here's a photo compilation of our very busy (but amazing) European summer:
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| C toasting our trip to Lithuania (gorgeous country) |
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| One of several amazing cathedrals in Vilnius, Lithuania |
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| Hill of Three Crosses; seven Franciscan monks were allegedly crucified here. |
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| Our first rijsttafel (Indonesian variety of meats and veggies) in Den Haag |
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| The International Court of Justice, Den Haag |
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| We ended our weekend in Den Haag at the beach-- it was perfect! |
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| Palacio Cibeles, Madrid |
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| Our birthday paella at La Barraca, voted best paella in all of Madrid! |
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| Edificio Metropolis, Madrid |
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| C took us on an amazing trip through Portugal; this was our first port tasting in Porto. |
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| Sunset view from our dinner table in Porto |
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| Hanging on a boat tour in Porto |
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| Crazy mosaic streets in Lisbon |
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| Walking down Rua Augusta in Lisbon-- so colorful! |
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| Next stop: Lagos, Portugal. This was 10 yards from our hotel. |
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| We later went kayaking through the rock formations in the distance-- so fun and beautiful! |
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| Final stop in Portugal: Faro |
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We posted up on a semi-deserted island. It was heavenly!
Kelsey and Phil came to visit! |
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My parents came to visit!
My dad, Uncle Carlos, and C at one of our favorite bars in Brussels
My mom and Aunt Lori
We took them to Paris...
...to Normandy (boys & their toys)
C and I on Omaha Beach, Normandy
We took them to Germany (here's Cochem castle)....
Dad and my "other brother", Keith.
C and I in Ghent
My new friend Stevi; I met her and her husband (Luke) in the airport. Yay for American friends in The B!
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| Oktoberfest in Munich |
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Inside the Ochsenbraterei tent; they roast an entire ox ALL day for us drunkards to feast on.
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| Entering Dachau concentration camp, just outside of Munich. |
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| Arbeit Macht Frei: work makes you free. |
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| While C worked in Pinto, Spain, I went and explored the path of Don Quixote. |
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| This little peanut came with me (and threw rocks the whole time). |
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| We sat front row at a Real Madrid game in Valencia, Spain! |
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| We biked through Valencia with our friend, Dave. |
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Standing under the bell atop the cathedral in Valencia.
Got to see my former London roommate, Eric, and his girlfriend in London.
Amazing day on Mermaid Quay in Cardiff, Wales
The Millennium Center in Cardiff: "In these stones, horizons sing".
Lastly, WE GOT ENGAGED! It was a perfect proposal in our favorite part of France-- couldn't be happier!
Ciao!
B + C
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