Home Bound

Part One

I woke up with no time to get ready, thank goodness I had already packed! I grabbed stuff for my friends that they didn't realize they were leaving and we ran downstairs to meet our group. As we walked to the bus a gloomy feeling overcame me because it was actually hitting me that my trip was over. It felt like one of the shortest weeks of my life, all of my adventures were over, I still had so many places and foods to explore, with not enough time to do everything! I do not regret the trip however! It was an amazing and very much eventful trip filled with new experiences, laughter, and love!

Part Two
I tried French McDonalds in the airport..... It was gooooood! They even have macaroon's in their McCafé, and the food taste very fresh compared to ours back home.

We boarded the plane and not long after we experienced take off again! I was not nervous this time because I knew what to expect but it was comforting to know that I was sitting between two of my very best friends

whether they were asleep or not, and I was "mom-ing" them (covering them with blankets, putting their pillows behind their heads, etc.) I started my movie and not long after I fell asleep. I awoke when the dinner announcement was made so I guess you could say right on time, and I ordered the Macaroni and Cheese which actually tasted like Fettuccini Alfredo. Then again I fell asleep. I was in and out for the next few hours, I had ice cream which was a very rich tasting ice cream, and I had a few other things but other than that I was asleep from exhaustion! The next thing I knew we were landing and I was unboarding the plane! Hello USA, home of the 21 year old drinking rule, and artificial flavors....LOL! It's home so there is no reason to complain except I can't have wine with every meal!

OH I did also meet one a guy who my dad had told me used to hangout in his office at his old job a lot, and he is a Greenwood native like me so...we are practically family (just joking) but you may know him by the name of Joshua Norman former Panthers player, presently a part of the Redskins!

Part Three

Riding back was a great time to reflect on my experience, I honestly enjoyed my trip. There were a few bumps, and bruises (LOL) along the way but it was not such a bad thing. I had a great group of friends who made sure nothing too crazy happened, and I conquered a fear which was getting on an air plane, and another which is flying over shark infested waters! I saw so many things on this trip, and experienced even more, I got to witness passion from the artists, enthusiasm from my friends, and love from the city. This was a spectacular trip and I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it! I hope to one day return to Paris, France with a lot more time and explore until I have seen everything I desire. I want to Thank my parents for making this trip possible, my teacher for waiting on me to get enrolled and also providing the new experiences, Mirka for being an amazing host, and EF tours for providing us with a fun and very safe experience. This was overall the best way to start the summer and I am so anxious for what adventure is next.

Lots of Love,
Carly R. <3