Going home....

Today is the day we are leaving our vacation behind and going back to our lives in Spain. This is one trip I hope the kids will never forget- I know I won't.  

We covered 7 countries in 10 days, drove a little more than 2,800 kilometers in 28 or so hours 

On this trip, I have: 

seen some amazing cities

drove through the Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Alps

 fell in love with cities

took a few good photos

walked through local farmers markets  

 got a few speeding tickets, YES a few... in Switzerland and Italy (those are the ones we know of)

 drove 180 kph on the autobahn

 admired architecture

admired views

tried new foods

ate amazing food

ate too much

 learned history

walked through historical sites

 hiked

 biked

walked many miles

 rode numerous subways

took trains

took boat tours

 saw the largest waterfall in Europe

rode on one of the largest rivers in Europe

visited castles

 danced in the rain

 enjoyed festivals

shopped

bought souvenirs

laughed

enjoyed family time

enjoyed time with the Dosier's

 felt blessed every day

felt inspired

felt sorrow

was humbled

 watched the World Cup in 7 different countries

stayed in the perfect vacation apartment

 stayed in some of the worst hotels ever

had a two hour traffic stop on a freeway where we made friends with a trucker from Germany

visited 5 new countries 

made lasting memories 

and most importantly: 

spent time with my family and friends I love so much.

  

I am so grateful for the adventures we have been able to experience while living in Spain and know that these trips are a once in a lifetime experience for us.  This trip was one we have planned for months (almost a year) and will be our last 'big' trip before we move back to the United States.  I wish we were able to travel more... but am so GRATEFUL for what we have experienced, seen, visited, and enjoyed so far.