I've gone to look for America

So our time in Europe has come to an end. With one last walk through Hyde park we say goodbye to London, and to all of the countries we've visited in the last two and a half months. Wow. Just writing that down reminded me of what we have been doing here and how insane of a blessing it is. Tyler and I have been talking about just how normal this life feels to us now. A life with monopoly money (euros are all fun colors and don't really feel like money at all), A life seeing some of the most beautiful slash historic places on this Earth, A life traveling practically everyday where so many things can and do go wrong, A life where you are a foreigner (and not really respected because your American), A life living out a dream I have had since before I can remember. But regardless of what you are doing, I have found that everything loses its luster, no matter how cool or important it is. That kind of stinks, but its okay with me because it helps me remember that there is something in this world that never fades, and that always remains beautiful and relevant. I have enjoyed this trip to the utmost and feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity. But I am glad that it is coming to a close and am about to have another adventure back in America. I have never really had an affinity for that word before, but now that word holds so much meaning to me. It is the same to me as home. America is my home and I am excited to go back. I am excited to see my friends and family and spend large amounts of time with them, learning of their past two months. I am excited to drive my car, with just me, the road, some timeless music, and a landscape all around me that screams of the one who never fades.

Italy:

First we found our friend Hope in Cinque Terra.

Then we found this mountain, so we climbed it.

Then we found a sweet sunset.

Then we found Florence, but I can't find the Pictures.

Next we found Hope's friend Katie on a metro in Rome.

After that I found the Colosseum.

Then Tyler found it.

Katie found gelato.

Then we found our friend Stephanie.

We looked for the Pope, but He was hiding.

Now we are in Scotland looking for the Loch Ness Monster.

We come home in less than a Week.

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