I was asked what has surprised me so far on my trip in Europe, and I felt like surprised isn't the right word to describe my excitement. I have been astonish, dumbfound, left in awe at the castle, yes a castle, we are staying in. This is the best place I have ever stay in my entire life. Everyday we have class, I take a moment and look at my surroundings and compare it to what it would be like if I was taking the same class in the states. Every time I'm stunned that we are in a great hall build in the 1800's learning about the history which took place this side of the world.
A unpleasant surprise would be how fast we can get picked out as Americans. In the city every time we walk into a room, we are instantly labeled Americans. I still don't understand what makes us stick out so much but over time I bet we will look less and less like typical Americans.
Back home in Cincinnati I have a schedule that I follow every week but novelty is mostly saved for the weekend. So far everyday I have experienced something new, whether it was walking down a new path, riding a bike throw a village, drinking a new beer or encounters with local people, I am a lot more willing to go out of my way to experience and try and new exciting things. I have learned at your attitude determines your altitude. If I travel with a positive attitude there will be nothing to keep me down.
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