I didn't think I'd like Paris; I thought it had been hyped up so much that I would be disappointed (what a travel snob). In the planning stages, I thought maybe we could stay one or two days just so we could visit the Louvre. At the insistence of the party I was travelling with, we kept Paris on our itinerary.
Maybe it was that I had low expectations,
maybe it was the people I was travelling with,
maybe it was the perfect Spring weather, or
maybe PARIS IS ACTUALLY MAGICAL.
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| Paris, France © Pia T. |
If you can't read the phonetic thingy - it says thankful.
As a new year begins (and let's face it, I may not be off to a great start considering this post is a month overdue), it's time to reflect on the year that has passed. I feel so incredibly lucky to have experienced so many different things this year and, for the first time - I kept track of all the things I am thankful for.
Here's my 2014 highlights in pictures and some babbling.
As a new year begins (and let's face it, I may not be off to a great start considering this post is a month overdue), it's time to reflect on the year that has passed. I feel so incredibly lucky to have experienced so many different things this year and, for the first time - I kept track of all the things I am thankful for.
Here's my 2014 highlights in pictures and some babbling.
- I started the year off with a metaphorical bang - GOODBYE SCHOOL. As much as I love learning and challenging different ideas, I have spent too many years within four walls!...And thus began my unofficial unemployment.
- Costa Rica!!! This was the first time I traveled alone and I really couldn't have enjoyed it more. I was able to go at a pace I was comfortable with and do what I wanted to do - which turned out to be endlessly walking the beach, reading, snorkeling and kayaking.
Bahia De Los Piratas, Costa Rica - I flew to Indonesia with my parents shortly after getting back from Costa Rica - thanks parents. It was a bit odd because I was the only one in the group who was under 45, but I enjoyed nonetheless; the temples we visited...wow. That's all. #allexpensespaid #ImNeverMovingOut (jk yikes)A photo posted by Pia T (@pitum_) on
Okay so it's not actually called Moholyshit. (I said I wouldn't curse on here but sometimes nature is so amazing that there are no decent words to describe how awesome it is - and so I resort to indecent words.)
We made two day trips West of Dublin when we were in Ireland. This was one that we made up to the Cliffs of Moher.
If you're planning on going, I suggest you bundle up! Even if you go during the summer, it'll be windy as hell.
I play it safe in other aspects of my life, so I use that as a valid excuse to do shit like this every once in a while. Ain't nothing like an adrenaline rush.
We made two day trips West of Dublin when we were in Ireland. This was one that we made up to the Cliffs of Moher.
If you're planning on going, I suggest you bundle up! Even if you go during the summer, it'll be windy as hell.
I've got another suggestion if, you know, you wanna try giving your mom a heart attack or something. Even if you don't, it's just good fun!
It doesn't look like much but that's 700 ft high! This is tied with climbing out to the edge at Meteora (over 1000 ft up) with Bella as one of the most dangerous things I've done.
I play it safe in other aspects of my life, so I use that as a valid excuse to do shit like this every once in a while. Ain't nothing like an adrenaline rush.
