What is (enter new country) like?

It's been 54 days since I left Nebraska to avenge on this amazing journey to Europe. Looking back at these past 2 months I have nothing but great memories to share with everyone back home. I have 9 days left in Olomouc and 30+ days in Europe. I can't even imagine what life away from this town that I know call home will be like. I can't imagine what not living with Hannah will be like.

Hannah and me doing what we do best, having a good time.

What will life be in 35 days when they aren't by my side 24/7?

Throughout these past 2 months, I've visited a few different countries and got the chance to experience multiple cultures. The culture shock wasn't as bad as others said it would be. My hardest barrier was language however. I'm so use to know being able to communicate with everyone back home between English and Spanish. In Olomouc, I sometimes feel like people get frustrated with me because I can't speak Czech. I find it so hard to even use the little Czech that we've learned in class because they speak so fast! Or when we visit other countries and I can't even pick up on what language they are even speaking. I appreciate English a little more now. However, I visited Italy awhile back and was able to pick up a little of what they were saying. Italian and Spanish are very similar! I definitely see myself learning some Italian in my near future. The Italian culture is very outspoken. For once I was able to visit a city and not be the loudest one there. Hands down the best meals I've had in Europe was in Italy. Nothing however beats the Spanish. Maybe I have a bias opinion since I have a Spanish background and I love learning about my ancestors. The Spanish were so friendly. They appreciated the Americans and loved when we tried to speak Spanish with them. I am fluent in Spanish however the Spanish spoken in Spain had some Catalina with it. It was interesting to compare both Spanish's and learn new words. I never felt more at home then when I was in Barcelona. I felt like the cities traditions and culture were similar to those in America. The culture in Austria and Hungary was similar to that of the Czech Republic. Budapest was a little more laid back and was a bigger party city than anything I’ve seen. Well, Barcelona was right there with it. I have still yet to figure out how Europeans stay out so late. Back home I am use to being in bed by midnight. People here start going out at midnight!

We attempt to go out as late as the Europeans but I was in bed by 2 am like alwsys.

As my time in Olomouc slowly dwindles, my heart begins to hurt. I leave Olomouc soon but continue to travel afterwards. We are scheduled to visit Bohemia, Dublin, Chania, and Mykonos afterwards! I am so excited to further my knowledge about other cultures. I’ve found myself wanting to know more about other countries and how people live. It fascinates me how I managed to live 20 years without any knowledge about other cultures. I have 34 days left in Europe but I will return soon. In every city and country I visit I leave a part of me there.

While staying in the dorms in Olomouc, we've become good friends with our flat mates from Turkey.