The Castle of St. George was a must-see–not only because it bears the name of my brother, but because it was supposed to have amazing views of the city. I hiked across town, begrudgingly paid the 8 Euro entrance fee, and when I entered, I didn’t regret it at all. The views were absolutely stunning. […]
winter
#notspain
Despite its stellar start, the week ended in a nosedive. I couldn’t keep my head above water; it felt like everything at work was a battle. The icing on the cake (that we are not indulging in this Lent) was when my train was canceled this morning. I pieced together a route that took me […]
40 days and 40 nights
So, after a weekend of reveling, we can all finally get back to real life. 40 days and 40 nights of sacrifice, that is. That’s right. Lent. Every year I struggle with what sacrifice to make, what to give up, how to be a better person. And every year I feel like I fall short […]