Lesson #7 The Humble.

I can't understand most of what is being said around me. It brings out this necessity for humbleness I've never felt before. Being humble is always a great trait to have, but it is a must when you are constantly at the mercy of others. I can't wait to be able to speak French more fluently, it's so lovely hearing it in conversation. This is the most beautiful country. Margot has walked us through town everyday and the square in the center is the most charming thing I have ever seen. It makes me want to get my masters degree abroad. Being constantly surrounded by this beauty and antiquity has to be good for the soul and mind.

Lesson #6 The Sweetness

Just go get an ice cream cone today. That's all.

Lesson #5 Patience is a Virtue.

We can check off remaining calm, I think the girls and I are getting better at it. Next our patience needs some attention. Dealing with four different agendas and personalities along with a million other people trying to navigate Barcelona is a challenge. We need patience when sharing a bathroom with 20 other hostel jumpers on our floor and with the language. My spanish is not the best but so many locals have been so patient with me and I very much appreciate it. Good things come to those who wait? Maybe so.

Lesson #4 REMAIN CALM!

I'm horrible at this. I'm sitting on my bed in a hostel in Barcelona with a patch over one eye and in serious need of any kind of food, but IT'S ALL GOOD. We spent 20 hours and went through four airports in order to get to Spain today and I had a shard of glass stuck in my eye the whole trip. WHATEVER. Being here and relatively safe reaffirms the fact that I'm going to NEED to remain calm this entire trip because losing it causing nothing positive and makes the situation a thousand times worse.

With four girls, five countries and 8 different cities, we have a sizable venture ahead. It's already gotten a little crazy but with a little luck, we'll not only survive but have the most amazing adventure thus far. I can't believe I'm here.

BRING.IT.ON EUROPE.