big ideas, don't get any

Big things start today. First Milano, then Ashly and off to Switzerland.

Andiamo.

il grande viaggio dell'europa del sud-est

I just realized yesterday that school is finished in 2 short weeks. I can't believe it. The time has flown by. But lately I've been spending countless hours planning my immense and intense summer vacation through South Eastern Europe. Click on the map to follow our route.

I am unbelievably excited for the beautiful places I will see... more than any city, church, mosque, monument, museum, ruin, statue, or archaeological site, I am thrilled for the amazing beauty of the places I will be experiencing. Oh yeah, and of course the local food, wine and beer as well. I have big plans for activities outdoors in the mountains and rivers or on the beaches and in the ocean. I will let you in on the adventures once they happen.

But before I get ahead of myself, I have a spectacular 10 days planned in Sardegna with Nick and Kris in the beginning of June. Andiamo ragazzi!!!

andiamo

I've now graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree and survived double-majoring in Journalism Advertising and Journalism Magazine with a minor in Italian.

On December 29th, I will leave for Italy where I will be teaching English to high schoolers in Salò, Lombardia in north-central Italy (about two hours east of Milan). It's a small town located on the shores of Italy's largest lake, Lago di Garda, and just a stone's throw from Valpolicella-producing lands in Verona.

The aforementioned location and the chance to be absolutely immersed in a piccolo Italian town are the two things I am most excited about.

I will keep everyone updated and continue to post about my life, travels, experiences, and food here.

Ciao a tutti.

-Chris