Pre-Departure Post (Kara Messenger)

I am very excited for our trip. Only a few more hours until I'll be on my way to the airport! I still have a lot of packing to do as I lost my passport on Sunday and had to be out for most of the day yesterday trying to get a new one. Thankfully, I received one in a matter of hours. I was very stressed out about losing it but am now able to be fully excited about visiting Central Europe. I have never been overseas before so I am looking forward to my first experience in a foreign country. The itinerary seems very full of fun and interesting activities and I can't wait to observe all of the things we have been discussing in this course in person. Many people have told me that Prague and Vienna are among the most beautiful cities in the world and I can't wait to see them for myself. I also just turned 21 yesterday and being able to travel to a different part of the world will be the best birthday gift of all. See you all later!