So I realized that in all my posts about traveling all over Europe, I forgot to include my favorite place by FAR...........BONN :)
BONN has been my home away from home. I have included some pictures of the best host family anyone could ask for, some of my study abroad group, and miscellaneous things around Bonn. I am going to miss this place with all my heart.
So this is the Billen Family!!
It consists of Gerd, Irmgard, Ruth (17), and Paula (13), myself and my roommate Deasia...oh and our dog Ben. My oldest sister Clara is off at school in Berlin so I did not get to see her as often. They are the perfect example of a loving family. We ate dinner ever night together, went on hikes, and just spent quality time together all around. I will miss them like no other!
This is Ruth....
Irmgard aka My Idol
The fam minus Ruth and Clara
Paula
This is my street sign, my bus stop, my bus that I took everyday! I will never forget all the bus times I had to memorize!
These are some pictures of my study abroad group from our farewell party and just hanging out at school and around Bonn. These people have seriously become some of my best friends. I assumed I would make friends on this trip but I didn't think I would leave getting to know 25 of the coolest people ever. They really made my experience extraordinary.
This is parts of Bonn that I love and things that stuck out to me...
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
VIENNA is such a beautiful place. I was not sure on what to expect before arriving there so I was pleasantly surprised to see such beautiful architecture, among other things. Vienna has a very calm lifestyle attached to it. Just by walking around the city, you may find yourself in one of the many wine gardens or parks. There are benches everywhere! They truly encourage people to just sit and relax. Vienna also has such cute restaurants and cafes. I truly enjoyed my time in this great city. It was a great last weekend trip before I head on back to the States! With Love....
Sunday, April 11, 2010
ROME: Colosseum, Palentine, Roman Forum, etc.
These areas are some of the most ancient parts of Rome. The Colosseum was built in 60 A.D. The Palatine had people living on its hills as early as 1000 B.C. Many Emperors and members of government had castles and homes there as well. The Roman Forum was a centralized area in Rome where much of the civilization developed. Later, it became a place where many governmental issues took place - similar to that of a city hall. Such historical sites!
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Colosseum
Roman Forum
ROME: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, etc.
ROME: Vatican on Easter Sunday & Vatican Museum
YES IT IS TRUE. I, Lauren Sapp, attended Mass....in Rome....On Easter Sunday.....at the Vatican....with The Pope. I truly had a once in a lifetime experience! The Mass was absolutely beautiful! We actually just planned on getting there early and hoping for the best. But when we discovered that we got there early enough to get seats, we were so excited! The Mass lasted about 3 hours and we stayed for the whole thing. It started pouring rain for about 2 hours of the Mass...and we still stayed strong. The whole ceremony was awesome. I didn't understand any of it because it was in Latin/Italian. But just to be in that place and on that day is something I'll remember forever! "Viva Papa!" - This is what all the Italians were shouting throughout the Mass. :)
CAN YOU SEE ME??? ;)
VATICAN MUSEUM: We went to the Vatican Museum on our last morning in Rome. The museum is so huge! We had to sort of rush through it so we wouldn't miss our flight and we were still in it for over 2 hours. The art and sculptures that the museum housed were out of this world. Every ceiling, every wall was covered with beautiful paintings. The Sistine Chapel, which is The Pope's personal chapel and the place where a new Pope is appointed when one dies (You know the whole white smoke thing?), was gorgeous! Well we weren't allowed to take pictures in the chapel but I snuck a few. Overall, the Vatican is just an awesome place that I would gladly visit again!
INSIDE THE SISTINE CHAPEL
CAN YOU SEE ME??? ;)
VATICAN MUSEUM: We went to the Vatican Museum on our last morning in Rome. The museum is so huge! We had to sort of rush through it so we wouldn't miss our flight and we were still in it for over 2 hours. The art and sculptures that the museum housed were out of this world. Every ceiling, every wall was covered with beautiful paintings. The Sistine Chapel, which is The Pope's personal chapel and the place where a new Pope is appointed when one dies (You know the whole white smoke thing?), was gorgeous! Well we weren't allowed to take pictures in the chapel but I snuck a few. Overall, the Vatican is just an awesome place that I would gladly visit again!
INSIDE THE SISTINE CHAPEL
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