a very quick update

Hello from Paris!

I'm at an internet cafe across the street from my hotel, but i can't write too much now.

The past week and a 1/2 have been INSANE! Venice was more than I ever could've imagined it to be...we saw so many incredible museums and churches, and just really got to know the city through the eyes of the locals. I'll definitely share more when I get the chance on Sunday.

On Wednesday, we took the train to Interlaken, Switzerland, where we had yet another amazing time. Our hostel, called "Funny Farm", was settled right at the bottom of the Alps, with the most serene, breathtaking views of the mountains and lakes i've ever witnessed. I'll definitely be sharing pictures from this soon. Since we only had a full day to explore and take part in the extreme sports, hiking, kayaking, etc. they had to offer. Like I mentioned, heights, planes and I do not really mix well, so I decided to pass on the sky diving. However, I really wanted to do something challenging and where I could somewhat conquer my fear (in a little safer way), so I decided on hanggliding.

I can safely say that I have NEVER experienced anything like what I did during hanggliding. It went as followed: Drive up to the very top of one of the many surrounding mountains (probably about 3,000-4,000 ft), strap onto the glider with the instructor, spend about 5-10 minutes freaking out, then run and jump off the cliff, and ultimately experience the closest thing to flying like a bird as possible. It was AMAZING, and I would do it again in a second! Flying over the Swiss Alps and all that is enveloped within it, what a freedom! I'll put one picture below to accompany.

That's all I can write for now-- I'll be in Paris til Sunday afternoon, then back to home sweet home in the Netherlands!