Hi Friends!
We have had a great few first days, Athens was a blast and we are really liking our groups. Yesterday we toured Athens pretty much all day which was awesome! We went and say the Acropolis, Parthenon, Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus, and so much more. It was really cool to see, we learned a lot about Greek history. We went to flee markets as well, just streets and streets lined with little shops that are cheaps!
Food wise we have been eating really well, I'm really happy I went vegetarian or I probably wouldn't have been eating! We have had some really good Greek salads and spinach pies and Katie has eating some good chicken. We have also had true Grecian "Gyro's" (mine with no meat) and they are pretty good, we have just eaten a few too many. Also, they have really good Greek yogurt here, which we have too but they eat theirs with honey and that sounds nasty but it is seriously so good - try it!
Today, we went to the city of Delphi and viewed a really amazing museum and also some ruins, pictures to come later! We are now waiting for our ferry which will take us to the Greek Island of Corfu, AH! It is supposed to have really great beaches which we will be checking out tomorrow and maybe snorkeling! Katie and I both didn't wear sunscreen our first day in Athens, BAD IDEA. We are both lil burnt tomatoes and it hurts especially when we are carrying our packs, but good news is it will turn into tan in no time :)
Thats really all I can think of, our group is great, we are still getting to know them but so far so good. Our tour guide Apostolos is GREAT, he says Katie and I both have really good Greek accents! We're trying to learn as much of the language as possible, so far we have thank you, your welcome, good morning and thank you for the meal.
It's kinda random when we get internet so I will try to keep you guys posted as much as possible so if some posts are short its probably because they are coming from my iTouch. Also, I think I'm caught up sleep wise, took a few melatonin and went to bed early last night and I have felt much better today!
Seeing God's creation is AMAZING. How does He do it? I'm seriously blown away.
Blessings,
Jenna & Katie
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
We Have Arrived!
WE ARE IN GREECE! We landed in Athens at 10:20 but we are 7 hours ahead here. We met up with our group and checked into our hotel. It's really funny, Katie and I are staying with two other girls and it is the smallest room you can imagine, all of our beds are right next to each other so its like a king bed and half! We just had a little tutorial and now we are about to go out and get some greek food and then we will probably hit the hay fairly early because we didn't sleep much on the plane and wanna be fresh for tomorrow!
Thats all for now. Blessings,
Jenna & Katie
Thats all for now. Blessings,
Jenna & Katie
Thursday, May 12, 2011
TODAY IS THE DAY!
So, today is the day and we are about to be on our way!
We have a four hour lay over but we will be meeting about 10 people on our trip and then flying all together. AH! I'll update you more when we arrive in Athens :)
We have a four hour lay over but we will be meeting about 10 people on our trip and then flying all together. AH! I'll update you more when we arrive in Athens :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
ONE WEEK!
I can't believe we leave in a week. I know this is how I always start my posts, but for real. One week - thats insane. Today, I got a little photo lesson from the wonderful Jen on the basics of photography. I thought it might be good to know considering Katie and I will probably go wild with pictures. I'm thinking two 8 gig memory cards might not be enough for five weeks?
Katie still hasn't gotten her passport although it should be in the mail. I know it will come because I can't even comprehend what would happen if it didn't. We also found out that about five others from our trip will be on our flight to Athens, which is great!
I have started packing and I know Katie hasn't, she still has finals so its understandable but I am just hoping we don't forget anything big. There isn't a ton of news except lately I have been kinda sick, I went to the doctor today though and got a zpack, better safe than sorry. It better be gone by the time we leave!
Oh, we got to hear a little bit about our tour director. His name is Apostolos and he is from Greece but he has been to all eight countries and cities we will be traveling to. I decided I want his job because it would be amazing. He also told us we will have some extra free time in Tuscany so we will get to explore a Tuscan Villa, visit a vineyard and explore the countryside. Mmm, can't wait! He seems like he knows a lot, which is a plus.
I think that is all the updates I have for you now but we will keep you updated lots when we get there and are traveling! Also, I don't proofread my posts because it just takes time that I don't really have so feel free to laugh at my errors :)
Katie still hasn't gotten her passport although it should be in the mail. I know it will come because I can't even comprehend what would happen if it didn't. We also found out that about five others from our trip will be on our flight to Athens, which is great!
I have started packing and I know Katie hasn't, she still has finals so its understandable but I am just hoping we don't forget anything big. There isn't a ton of news except lately I have been kinda sick, I went to the doctor today though and got a zpack, better safe than sorry. It better be gone by the time we leave!
Oh, we got to hear a little bit about our tour director. His name is Apostolos and he is from Greece but he has been to all eight countries and cities we will be traveling to. I decided I want his job because it would be amazing. He also told us we will have some extra free time in Tuscany so we will get to explore a Tuscan Villa, visit a vineyard and explore the countryside. Mmm, can't wait! He seems like he knows a lot, which is a plus.
I think that is all the updates I have for you now but we will keep you updated lots when we get there and are traveling! Also, I don't proofread my posts because it just takes time that I don't really have so feel free to laugh at my errors :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Seventeen days to go!
Each day Katie and I count the days down, it so close yet, it's still in the back of our mind because we just gotta get our finals over with. Only two exams and one paper stand in between me and this summer, oh happy day! Katie still has another week unfortunately.
We still have lots of stuff to do to prepare for our trip. We need the typical stuff like calling cards, adapters, converters, and getting a few Euro's before we head over. Katie has had some problems renewing her passport and currently still doesn't have one, which could be a huge problem but we will have to see and trust that God will take care of it.
As for me, I have made the decision to go just vegetarian for the trip. I'm really not all that pumped about it but I think its just something I need to do, for my health and for convenience. Right when I get back I will switch back but for the next few weeks as I start putting dairy in eggs back into my diet, I think my body will truly hate me. I'll keep you guys updated with how I'm doing with that.
I can't really think of much else, we haven't made many more trip preparations because we just wanna get done with finals and then we can think about our glorious trip. We have signed up for four optional excursions, Pisa, Versailles, Jazz river cruise in Prague and the Rome cooking class. YAY!
We got our flight and hotel information a few days ago which was exciting. The only link that works for the hotels is the one we will be staying in during our stay in Barcelona if you wanna take a little peek.
Thats all for now, we will keep you posted as we get closer!
Each day Katie and I count the days down, it so close yet, it's still in the back of our mind because we just gotta get our finals over with. Only two exams and one paper stand in between me and this summer, oh happy day! Katie still has another week unfortunately.
We still have lots of stuff to do to prepare for our trip. We need the typical stuff like calling cards, adapters, converters, and getting a few Euro's before we head over. Katie has had some problems renewing her passport and currently still doesn't have one, which could be a huge problem but we will have to see and trust that God will take care of it.
As for me, I have made the decision to go just vegetarian for the trip. I'm really not all that pumped about it but I think its just something I need to do, for my health and for convenience. Right when I get back I will switch back but for the next few weeks as I start putting dairy in eggs back into my diet, I think my body will truly hate me. I'll keep you guys updated with how I'm doing with that.
I can't really think of much else, we haven't made many more trip preparations because we just wanna get done with finals and then we can think about our glorious trip. We have signed up for four optional excursions, Pisa, Versailles, Jazz river cruise in Prague and the Rome cooking class. YAY!
We got our flight and hotel information a few days ago which was exciting. The only link that works for the hotels is the one we will be staying in during our stay in Barcelona if you wanna take a little peek.
Thats all for now, we will keep you posted as we get closer!
Monday, March 21, 2011
52 days to go! It feels surreal, Katie and I are so excited for our 35 day trip where we get to tour eight countries and have a blast.
Here is our itinerary just in case you are interested. You can also find more information at EF College Break's website!
SCHEDULE
Here is our itinerary just in case you are interested. You can also find more information at EF College Break's website!
SCHEDULE
DAY 1Overnight flight
DAY 2
Arrival in Athens
Welcome to Athens! After clearing customs, you’ll meet your full-time tour director and the rest of your group. Did you know that Athens was named after Athena, goddess of wisdom?
Welcome to Athens! After clearing customs, you’ll meet your full-time tour director and the rest of your group. Did you know that Athens was named after Athena, goddess of wisdom?
Walking tour of Athens
DAY 3Sightseeing tour of Athens (local guide)
Welcome dinner
Get to know the other travelers in your group over tonight's included dinner.
Get to know the other travelers in your group over tonight's included dinner.
Free time in Athens (nighttime)
DAY 4Sightseeing tour of Delphi (local guide)
Night ferry from Patras
DAY 5
Arrival on Corfu
Welcome to one of the most picturesque of the Greek Islands. Corfu is the second-largest of Greece’s Ionian Islands, and is also its greenest.
Welcome to one of the most picturesque of the Greek Islands. Corfu is the second-largest of Greece’s Ionian Islands, and is also its greenest.
DAY 6Free day on Corfu
DAY 7Night ferry to Italy
DAY 8
Arrival in Italy
Disembark this morning on the coast of Italy.
Disembark this morning on the coast of Italy.
Sightseeing tour of Pompeii (local guide)
Arrival in Rome
Continue on to Italy’s capital. Did you know that Rome had barbers as far back as 300 B.C.?
Continue on to Italy’s capital. Did you know that Rome had barbers as far back as 300 B.C.?
DAY 9Sightseeing tour of Rome (local guide)
Roman Colosseum
Forum Romanum
Optional Italian Cooking Class (extra cost)
DAY 10Visit to Vatican City
Free time in Rome (afternoon)
DAY 11Transfer to Florence
Free time in Florence (nighttime)
DAY 12Sightseeing tour of Florence (local guide)
Florence Duomo
DAY 13Optional excursion to Pisa (extra cost)
DAY 14Transfer to Venice
DAY 15Sightseeing tour of Venice (local guide)
Doges’ Palace
Free time in Venice (afternoon)
DAY 16Transfer to Munich
Free time in Munich (nighttime)
DAY 17Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle
Walking tour of Munich
DAY 18Sightseeing tour of Regensburg (EFCB Tour Director)
Arrival in Prague
Continue by bus on to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires. Did you know that Christmas carol legend Good King Wenceslas is buried in Prague?
Continue by bus on to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires. Did you know that Christmas carol legend Good King Wenceslas is buried in Prague?
Walking tour of Prague
DAY 19Sightseeing tour of Prague (local guide)
Free time in Prague (nighttime)
DAY 20Free day in Prague
Optional Jazz River Cruise (extra cost)
DAY 21Sightseeing tour of Nuremberg (EFCB Tour Director)
Arrival in Heidelberg
Continue on to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest college town. Did you know that Karl Drais, inventor of the bicycle, was a student here?
Continue on to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest college town. Did you know that Karl Drais, inventor of the bicycle, was a student here?
DAY 22Sightseeing tour of Heidelberg (EFCB Tour Director)
Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
DAY 23Transfer to Amsterdam
Walking tour of Amsterdam
DAY 24Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam (EFCB Tour Director)
Anne Frank House
Free time in Amsterdam (nighttime)
DAY 25Optional Biking the Dutch Countryside (extra cost)
DAY 26Sightseeing tour of Bruges (EFCB Tour Director)
Arrival in Brussels
Continue to Brussels, capital of Belgium. Did you know that Jean-Claude Van Damme is known as The Muscles From Brussels?
Continue to Brussels, capital of Belgium. Did you know that Jean-Claude Van Damme is known as The Muscles From Brussels?
Sightseeing tour of Brussels (EFCB Tour Director)
DAY 27Transfer to Paris
Free time in Paris (afternoon)
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower
DAY 28Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
Eiffel Tower photostop
Optional trip to Versailles (extra cost)
DAY 29Walking tour of Paris
Louvre Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral
Free time in Paris (nighttime)
DAY 30TGV to the French Riviera
Walking tour of Nice
DAY 31Free time on the French Riviera (day)
Optional Monaco Casino Night (extra cost)
DAY 32Transfer to Barcelona
Free time in Barcelona (nighttime)
DAY 33Sightseeing tour of Barcelona (local guide)
Parque Guell
DAY 34Free day in Barcelona
Farewell dinner
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) at an included farewell dinner with the group.
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) at an included farewell dinner with the group.
DAY 35Flight home
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