[2013] Lanark, Scotland

Easter with the Elliot-Lockharts

[2013] Montreaux, Switzerland (Route Gourmand)

A beautiful day in the vineyards outside of Montreaux.
Route Gourmand. I believe we were the earliest to check in and one of the last people to finish the route.
This was not Becky's first rodeo, so she was excited even before it began!
Now I know why. My favourite thing was the pouches for the wine glasses. So practical.

[2013] Paris, France

Since I've lived in Europe, I've made a point to go to Paris at least once a year. This trip to Paris was especially memorable because I met up with Emily and Souba from Korea. It was sad that Kirstin couldn't join us this time around (we met up in Milan the year before), but we managed to enjoy ourselves still.

Coincidentally my friend from university was in Paris with his wife, so we met up with them at La Duree for a coffee and treat.

Each time I visit Paris, I learn a little bit more about it, but I feel like I've still only scratched the surface.

[2014] Reyjkjavik

Just a few shots from our time in this beautiful city.

[2013] Sion, Switzerland

Last year our bible study group went on a retreat to Sion for a weekend. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. We played games, ate food, chatted and got to know each other a little bit better. We also went into the hot tub at night and it was FREEZING! 

[2013] Edinburgh, Scotland

Our trip to Edinburgh was our last stop in our Scotland trip. We were so lucky with the weather, we had sunshine the whole time we were there. We spent two nights (the perfect length) to discover the historic center, enjoy the beautiful scenery, purchase a few bottles of scotch at Caddenhead's and eat some good food. 

[2014] Geysir + Strokkur, Iceland

We arrived to the Geysir Park in the evening right after the last tour bus had left and we had the place to ourself. We watched Strokkur erupt about 5 times before we turned in. We were traveling by camper van and was parked about 200 m from the geysir for the night and therefore got to enjoy it in the morning again. This natural wonder was the coolest thing I saw in Iceland. The gurgles it makes in anticipation of its eruption and finally the eruption was so interesting we couldn't get enough of it. Each time was different, sometimes it would erupt 3 times in 5 minutes, sometimes it would take 8 minutes between each one, but every time was still exciting and shocking.

The most beautiful part is right before the surface tension of the water is broken and the beautiful aquamarine colour can be seen more exquisitely in the bubble that it forms. If we didn't have other things to see on our trip we would have stayed longer.

The view from our parking spot.