Memmingen & Frankfurt

So apparently me and Germany liked to bump head. This last stop was the roughest of them all. Since the moment I landed nothing was really working out. I had very little cash on me and the ATM wouldn't take my card at the airport. I had not enough for a bus or taxi to get to Munich. So after talking with one taxi driver he agreed to take me to a hostel I booked in Ottobeuren. Ottobeuren is the smallest town you could possibly think of it was as cute as ever and I was so exhausted I ended up staying there for the 3 nights. So yes, I never made it to Munich like planned. But I did go to Füssen which was a pain in itself and public transportation in Germany kind of sucks to say the least. I got back into Memmingen at 9:00 the bus to Ottobeuren was schedule for 9:05. Perfect, right? Well no, the bus decided it was done for the night (I called after waiting 20mins) these very nice older German couples who were trying to help but barely spoke English after finding no Taxi her son then offered to drive to me Ottobeuren, I was honestly about to go because I was kind of stuck. But God knew better as we were walking to the car a taxi drove by I stopped him and got in. Then my and the taxi driver got lost in the smallest town you could imagine! Finally made it back to the hostel around 11:30 that night. Anyways then on Saturday morning I took the 4 hour journey into Frankfurt where my amazing friend Victoria was so kind to pick me up from the train station and then later drive me to the air port. So grateful of that! Over all as stressful as it was I don't regret any of it and it was a great journey to take and can not complain one bit. I am back in Venice and will be fore the next 2 months. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support through it all. Love each of you! 

My 1st meal in Germany: schnitzel and potato salad very yummy didn't know what it was until I asked Victoria LOL! 

More German food, breakfast and lunch 

The baslica in Ottobeuren was the most detailed church I'd ever seen. Absolutely stunning. A traditional Bavarian church 

A nice reminder in Füssen while waiting to see the castle :) 

The stunning Schloss Neuschwanstein where Walt Disney got his inspriation for the Sleeping Beauty Castle and where parts of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was filmed. 

Met some really sweet girls who were camp counselors for an "English" camp at the hostel I stayed at. They made me feel so awesome to be an American!

And lastly I said good riddance in Frankfurt as my flight was delayed over an hour due to a strike in Venice. I was glad to sleep in my own room last night and get some proper rest. 

Dublin, Ireland

It's hard for me to say goodbye to Dublin. I felt so at home here and really do not want to leave. These past three days have been nonstop, fun, beautiful, exciting days. Ireland is absolutely breath-taking and I cannot wait to visit again in the future. I just feel like there is SO much more to see. This was the first country that left me wanting more, and for that Ireland, we shall meet again! 

St. Patricks Cathedral was absolutely gorgeous. Wish I could have taken more photos but it was a Sunday and there was a mass going on. I did go back and catch a few shots on my camera ;) 

Ahh the Dublin Zoo! One of the oldest zoos in Europe, so much to see and do and I had a blast as a 21 year old solo traveller, kid at heart! 

Guinness Storehouse is fun for all ages! It was cool to see how they make their stout everyday and the tasting room was incredible, a true sensory experience for all beer lovers! Had so much fun touring around the huge warehouse! 

Dublin Castle, was a fun learning experience and gorgeous landscaping! I took the picture of the 3 daisys for my 3 sisters :) 

The street preformers were actually entertaining! I would stop and stare or watch a show for 10-15 mins I was quite impressed with the Irish talent! 

Got to take a trip for my 1st time into Lush cosmetics. Lush's products are not only organic but all cruelty free! I wish we had one close by in Charlotte. The closest is in Raleigh. 

Malahide Castle was stunning! And with so much history, I of course loved the gardens that I got to walk around in. 

And last but not least I took a small day trip in Howt, a small fishing town (where I also had the best calimari for lunch), I got to see the most amazing view over looking the Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. It was breath-taking to say the least. Pictures do no justice and these are only phone pictures with NO FILTERS (on any of my pictures on that note). Words and pictures can not describe Ireland's beauty, you will have to see to believe. 

London

It's my last morning in London before heading to the airport for Dublin. Of course the weather is perfect today as I leave. But I had a lot of fun here and got to see a lot of things...and of all things being a tourist ;) because I only have my phone here I decided to put the pictures in collages. London, you were tons of fun and as the locals would say "Cheers!" 

Inside of St. Paul's Cathedral 

Outside of St. Paul's-my daily view from my hostel. And the view from the top of St. Paul's---I believe this one was over 500 stairs to the top! 

Being a tourist ;) 

LOVED! The ceramic poppies outside the Tower of London! Could have watched them "plant" all day long. 

Bridge loving 

Big Ben Loving ❤️

Eye saw the London Eye

Buckingham Palace...I missed the changing of the guards because the bus I took got stuck in traffic and I arrived exactly three minutes after it started and I could see anything. So I went on the tour instead. 

Trafalgar Square 

Tate Modern Museum, awesome peices of work and loved Henri Matisse's exhibit. 

My last night in London I got lost, found and amazing view of St. Paul's and the twin bridges (phone pics don't do any justice) and got fish and chips. I'd say it was a decent night. 

 

Some more pictures from me getting lost last night. 

Paris

Today is my last day in Paris before my flight to Manchester tonight, sono figured while I still have wifi I would post some pictures from my phone....Paris was the most incredible experience! So glad that it was such a nice stay on my first stop of my European journey. My dorm mates at the hostel were some of the sweetest girls you could meet and I was so glad to have them to spend time with and hang out. I will miss them so much! It's crazy how in just 3 days we all bonded so well. So happy that I got to experience Paris they way I have always dreamt of! 

This was inside the Sacre Couer, realized that I didn't get a picture of the outside (on my phone camera) stunning and just a ten minute walk from my hostel. And selfies with the Effiel Tower!

My first night, me and my doorm mates had a lovely picnic outside the Tower

 

Your girl Mona Lisa

 

Selfies at The Louvre and the Effiel Tower at night....Stunning!

At the top of the Arc de Triomphe also a stunning view of Paris!

 

Super Moon over Paris, and the climb to the top, well worth the stairs!

Arc de Triomphe and enjoying some dessert under the super moon

Notre Dame Cathedral, outside and in. And I found Quasimodo, Esmeralde and friends.

Lunch out side in a little cafe, and honestly the BEST fries I have ever had.

           Mine and Jessicas very American dinner, burger fires and a coke for our last night in Paris ;)

And lastly the stairs up to our room on the fourth floor!

Paris, you will be missed...until next time!