We began our journey as all journeys begin, by putting on our flip-flops and taking the first step. But unlike most journeys, ours had a lot of steps; most were on the other side of the world. If you dont know already, my brother is in the Army and is stationed in Vincenza, Italy so we said why not?
We grabbed a couple stand-by plane tickets and promptly made our way 10 hours across the globe flying first class. It was so great to spend a week there with my brother. To see the city and eat real italian food was just too cool. I do, however, have a new appreciation for the military life. We need to continue to pray for our troops!
We grabbed a couple stand-by plane tickets and promptly made our way 10 hours across the globe flying first class. It was so great to spend a week there with my brother. To see the city and eat real italian food was just too cool. I do, however, have a new appreciation for the military life. We need to continue to pray for our troops! After spending some time there with my brother, we took the train 45 minutes into Venice. My goal was to kiss bridget in the most romantic city in the world (Chris = Cheeseball) Bridget was a good sport, in my mind Im thinking "how could she resist" right?...right! Anyway, The city was beautiful and it was such a cool 
adventure weaving through the canals and alleyways barely 2 people wide that lead throughout the city. It really was beautiful, but $80 for a Gondola ride? Forget it.
From there we jumped on a Cruise ship to set sail in the Mediterranean Sea. (You might want to read that last line again, its still hard for me to believe) We loved the cruise. It was so much fun and the ship was beautiful. 
We met a few friends that were in the military and a couple that was from Canada. Other than those, the ship was primarily Italian. It was very relaxing. five star dinners everynight with amazing performances in the theater. More than we deserve.
We met a few friends that were in the military and a couple that was from Canada. Other than those, the ship was primarily Italian. It was very relaxing. five star dinners everynight with amazing performances in the theater. More than we deserve.Over the course of 7 days, we went to places like Venice and Bari, Italy. We traveled to 
Katakolon (Olympia) Greece, to Izmir, Turkey where we saw the ancient ruins of Ephesus. We traveled to Istanbul, Turkey and then to one of my personal favorites, Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Right)
Katakolon (Olympia) Greece, to Izmir, Turkey where we saw the ancient ruins of Ephesus. We traveled to Istanbul, Turkey and then to one of my personal favorites, Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Right)There are too many cool stories to share about each and every place. Definatly, this was a once and a lifetime opportunity.
