Today I realized that I forgot to publish this post from my drafts. It actually comes before “Old Residents”, but oh well, I enjoyed this night, and would like to share with you… 4:15am, September 7, 2010 After missing the last metro, taking a half-hour bus ride, getting off at …
September 9, 2010 You know how we always thought Europeans are more laid back, and have a much slower pace in life? We were wrong. I’ve been here for a little over a week now, and have met so many students from all over Europe as well as the rest …
This afternoon, Fede and I decided to go see the Santa Eulalia Cathedral of Barcelona. Words cannot describe how I felt when I first laid my eyes upon the majestic structure. — My very first physical encounter with a true Gothic cathedral！ The pointed spires, the tall stained glass windows, …
7:00am, September 2, 2010 Woke up naturally at 6:34am, it was still dark outside. My room is very warm and stuffy, even though the window is open. Because of the Mediterranean climate, there are almost no AC in all the flats. I had trouble falling asleep, but having the familiar …
Scribbles while waiting for connecting flight to Barcelona in Copenhagen… 8:30am, September 1, 2010 Observations so far: 1. Washington Dulles Airport – a poorly labeled maze; 2 tram rides, countless going up and down stairs, and long distance walking to get from Terminal C to Terminal A. 2. SAS Airline …
Packing is hard.Packing for a year is harder.Packing for a year in one 50-pound bag (self-weight included) is impossible. Why am I not going to pay for the $50 fee for checking another bag?Because I refuse to give in to this nonsense.Because it’s more excuse to shop. It’s my last …