beginnings

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

- Saint Augustine

If you live your life in one place, you are unable to truly appreciate the world which God created for you. Since this realization, it has become my dream to see as much of His beautiful world that I can. That is why I love this quote; I want to read this book Augustine mentions, and leave not one page untouched. Already I am blessed to have been given the gift of travel, and I carry those experiences close to my heart. And now May is holding a new journey for me -- Vienna. 

How Austria came into the picture, I'll never know. It was on pure whim that I even applied. Once I announced that I was accepted & in fact going, the most common response I got from my family was, "Awesome! ...I didn't know you were thinking about it." Whoops. Surprise! 

That was December. Today is April 23rd. In TWO WEEKS I will board a plane that will take me to a beautiful new country. I covet your prayers as I brace myself for the next 14 days of planning, packing, and finals. I am eager to hear the tales of royals, to walk the ancient streets, to stand in the presence of elegant buildings, and to find out for myself if the hills really are alive with the sound of music ;) 

Vienna... here I come! 

Belvedere Palace!