Familiar Faces in Passau

What a whirlwind the past month has been! Mom and dad got here the day after Easter, Jake a few days later, and Dan a few days after him! My life was full of visitors. It was so great to have everybody here and hang out with some familiar faces.

Mom, Dad, and I started their stay with a trip to Salzburg, Austria. We went on The Sound of Music Tour. It was actually pretty neat, and we got to see some BEAUTIFUL views of Austria!

Once Jake got here we hit the road to Italy! We spent an entire day in Venice. I definitely hope to go back there someday to see more of it. The city is so beautiful.

On the way home from Italy we made a quick stop in Innsbruck, Austria. We got to ride an elevator up to the top of the old olympic ski jump! This is the view from the top. Absolutely gorgeous! 

Delicious traditional Bavarian food was enjoyed by all! :)

Dan and I met up with the family in Munich on the day that they left. I was sad to see them go, but glad that we had so much f un together!!!

This picture is for mom: Real Petit Fours!!!

Also for mom and dad: Remember the flowers outside of the hotel in Passau? They changed them all!!!!! Before they were mostly purple. They're crazy about the landscaping here

I had a fabulous time with Dan. We went to the Neuschwanstein Castle on the west side of Bavaria. The tour of the castle is not so great because you only get to see a few rooms, but the view is definitely worth it.

I REALLY miss everybody! Heidi and I had a great time hanging out and being tourists! Only about 2 more months until I am home. I have started up classes again. It's really hard to concentrate when the weather is so nice! The Americans really have it right with summer break. This is just torture! haha

Will be sure to post more when I have a new adventure