In the summer 2012, a group of 14 people from my high school signed up with EF Tours to take a trip across Europe to visit Austria, France, and Italy. There were seven of us in the same French class, which was the primary reason for taking the trip. This is a documentation of my ten day trip through Europe.

July 19, 2012, 9:00 AM
Our group arriving early in the morning at the KCI Airport. The 7 friends that were in my French Class Sarah Hinman, Charlie King Hagen, Brittney Railsback, Ryan Fajardo, Matt Chatelain, and Erica Hui.

July 20, 2012, 1:00 PM

The group finally arrives in Austria after an overnight flight. Our first visit was these beautiful gardens. Pictured French class piers: Sarah hinman (far left), Charlie King Hagen (fourth from left), Brittney Railsback (to the right of Charlie), Ryan Fajardo (left of the purple shirt), Matt Chatelain (Right of purple shirt), Erica Hui (Right of Matt), and me (second from the right)

July 20, 2012, 4:00 PM

Charlie, myself and Ryan posing on a life size chess board near the city of Vienna, Austria.

July 21, 2012, 8:00 PM

A small park outside of Vienna, Austria where we watched a mini pick up soccer game on a fenced of soccer field. Watching over the goal on the opposite side is Charlie and Matt in the middle. Moments later we jumped in the game. As a soccer player it was such a wonderful experience to play with foreigners who grow up with this sport.

July 23, 2012, 1:00 PM

An overlooking shot of Versailles, Italy. Along the boardwalk was many shops, stalls, and restaurants.

July 23, 2012, 2:00PM

The famous Gondolas of Versailles. The group and I eagerly await our first ride.

July 23, 2012, 2:30 PM

Our first gondola ride through the alleyways of Versailles was quite the experience. Pictured from our French class from left to right is Brittney, myself, and Erica.

July 26, 2012, 6:30 PM

The beautiful landscape of Paris, France that I took. (Unfortunately the Eiffel Tower was behind me)

July 27, 2012, 3:00 PM

Me taking a very poor selfie in front of the Mona Lisa at The Louvre in France. (It honestly wasn’t as impressive as I was expecting.)

July 27, 2012, 5:00 PM

The photo that I took of the famous Notre Dame in France. We would later go inside and admire the beautiful architecture. The next day we would return to the airport for our flight back to the States.