Category: Nostalgia - Books and Babble

Books and Babble

Looking Back - Belfast

1/7/2012

I'm working with dual monitors here. I was looking for all the pictures we took in Northern Ireland and I can't find most of them. I just glanced back at this screen and realized I was making the same face as Christina.

I think this was my first taste of cadbury chocolate. Not sure.
So, 5 years ago today, we flew from Scotland to Northern Ireland to visit Christina's friends! Super fun!

Looking Back - Back to the Beginning

1/6/2012

I only took a couple pictures 5 years ago today. This is one of them. From what I remember, after leaving Italy we went back to Edinburgh to stay the night before going to Northern Ireland to visit some of Christina's friends! I think this picture was taken at our hostel.

Looking Back - When in Rome...

1/5/2012

So many stories, so little time. 5 years ago today, Christina and I were in Rome. We picnicked at the Coliseum, visited the Palatine Hill, and defaced ancient history with orange soda. This was one of our more relaxing days.

The story I wanted to relate to you is not about orange soda, it's about the first time I went to Rome. I was with my friend, Katrina (whom I miss dearly... so far away!) and we were looking to get lunch. We must have wandered around for an hour or two. We circled the Coliseum twice and wandered past Circo Massimo twice before we finally decided on a place that was less than a block from where we started. What better way to see Rome?!

Looking Back - Holy Vatican, Batman

1/4/2012

5 years ago today, Christina and I were in the Vatican. We stood in line for a lifetime, but it was worth it. We weren't able to see the Sistine Chapel, but this was the first time seeing the Vatican! Amazing views, a must see!

Looking Back - Trevi Wishes

1/3/2012

5 years ago today, we were in Rome. We walked absolutely everywhere! It was so much fun! We saw the Trevi Fountain and some other amazing sights. This was my second time in Rome. Actually, the first time, I threw a coin over my shoulder into the fountain and made a wish. Turns out that the first coin you throw over your shoulder is supposed to ensure your return to Rome. It worked for me! On the second trip, I threw two coins into the fountain and made a wish. Don't remember what I wished for, but it's in my journal somewhere.
I would like to state the cleverness of us with this last picture. We were seated next to a mirror and got the rare shot of both of us together! Awesome, even though we're blurry.

Looking Back - Venice

1/2/2012

5 years ago today, Christina and I got to wander around and appreciate Venice after an awesome day of recovery!

Looking Back - Recovery

1/1/2012

Since we didn't actually get back to our hostel until 5 am, this is pretty much what we did all day. We laid around reading, chatting and eating sweets. It was a much needed day of rest.

Looking Back - A Night of Firsts

12/31/2011

5 years ago on New Year's Eve, Christina and I were in Venice, Italy. This was the night that I saw a penguin dance, we got harassed by lots of skeezy guys that only knew three phrases in English (what is your name? you are very beautiful. Dance with me.), Christina had her first glass of wine, and I had my first kiss. Weird to think my first kiss was when I was 19, but it was definitely memorable. What a crazy night! Fireworks and insane crowds... Good times. :)

Looking Back - Fresh Blood

12/29/2011

My dear friend, XT, visited me while I studied abroad. She arrived on the 29th, I believe, and we wandered around Edinburgh (I failed at uploading those pictures...sorry). These pictures find us in Milan, Italy. We were hungry, and all I had to offer were a few packs of ramen noodles. No bowls... but there were mugs... and a rapid boiler. We were very creative. And now for one of my favorite pictures... an an artsy one at that.

Looking Back - Arrivals

12/29/2011

Five years ago today, Christina arrived in Edinburgh and we began our two week adventure. We met up with some friends of mine whom I had studied with, and we explored Edinburgh.