Another 2 weeks have flown by!

I made it to Belgium on the 4^th of October. I went with 5 others and we just spent one night. What a beautiful place! The architecture is very appealing. There was a big music and art festival going on (Nuit Blanche) so the streets were packed with people. A huge dance party went all night long right in the city center! We went to the chocolate museum, ate Belgian waffles, drank Belgian beer, and basically wandered around aimlessly. An ideal, last minute, quick trip!

Last week, I went to the Rijksmuseum here in Amsterdam. It holds one of the largest collections of Rembrandt’s paintings (and apparently his most important) in the world! I can’t say he’s one of my favorites, but it was still nice to see. I also went (with my art teacher) to several galleries throughout the city. All were hole in the wall type places you wouldn’t really know were there unless someone showed you. We saw a wide range of exhibits… some of which I don’t think I’d personally consider art, but I guess that’s why we can’t give a concrete definition to art, right?

Perfect weather this past weekend in Amsterdam! We have been lucky so far considering October and November are said to be the rainiest months. I had a group of girls visiting from Florence (one of which I knew through snowboarding back at home). It was actually great for me because it really forced me to lead the group and navigate the city. I learned some new things as well. We got a lot done in the short time they were here and I think they really enjoyed their stay.

I celebrated my 21^st Birthday last night! I definitely had a wonderful time, but I still can’t wait to get home in December and celebrate all over again in a country where it actually has more significance! You all better be ready! Haha.

Anyway, that’s all for now! I’m doing great and I hope you are as well. I’m off to France and Spain this Saturday. Paris for one night, Bordeaux for two, Biarritz for one, and then Barcelona for the last four!! I can’t wait! I’m sure you’ll be hearing from me soon after my trip! Keep in touch! Miss you!!

Love,

Libby