“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Here’s a first peek of the surfer beach in San Sebastian. There were tons of surfers but I couldn’t get close enough with the limited lenses I had on me. I’ve never been to a surfer beach and I’ve never seen surfers in action before, so this was an exciting time! But the real surfing pictures will come when I travel to Australia one day. :) (…that is when I come to terms with the gruesome 24-hour plane ride.)

Prague was obviously beautiful; filled with gothic-inspired architecture and gargoyles everywhere. But then there were also the softer, prettier things like the endless alleyways packed with cute walls like these that make perfect photo backdrops. I’m actually short on touristy photos in Prague because we were so caught up with hidden gems in little alleyways and making turns into streets where people wouldn’t normally turn in to because they think there is nothing valuable to be found in them. But there is!

The downfall of awesome Prague is the nonexistent friendly faces, customer service, politeness, common courtesy, etc. The Czech Republic as a former communist nation could have something to do with it. It took away from the overall experience.

This pretty in pink wall is available as an 8 x 12 print at my Etsy Shop. I also received an Etsy order from Brazil last night – super exciting. :)

With 6,000 photos. I don’t even know where to begin, so I skipped to Madrid for now. I am also E-X-H-A-U-S-T-E-D, so I’m furiously rushing through this post so I can go to bed.

This is me in The Valley of the Fallen in Madrid. Read about this place here.

The day is here! Wrapped up everything at work and ready to see just a little more of the world with my my other half. A Photo A Day is on hold for 15 days but it is going to resume with fresh travel photos, so hang tight!!! Did I mention that I like creating traditions?

The Travel Hit List:
Prague, Czech Republic
Lisbon, Portugal
Sintra, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
Salamanca, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Segovia, Spain
San Sebastian, Spain
Zaragoza, Spain
Barcelona, Spain

For Etsy orders:
Please place your order(s) as usual but please note a slight delay in processing and shipping: I will only be able to process orders placed between August 2nd-17th upon my return to Toronto on August 18th. From there, it’ll take me about a week to ship your order! Rest assured that your order WILL be looked after, so fear not! Shop and cart as usual and I will be back in touch in no time! :)

I’ll see you in 15 days, darlings!

I have to still get through one day of work tomorrow and then officially checking out at 5:00PM and then FLYING at 11:00PM!!! Holy smokes. I might squeal.

I love this song. I love non-mainstream soulful female singer-songwriters like Regina Spektor, Lissie, Norah Jones, Christina Perri, Brandi Carlile, Carla Bruni, Ellie Goulding, Fiona Apple, Ingrid Michaelson, Kelsey Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Adele, and so many more I have yet to discover. I know Sarah McLachlan and Adele are relatively mainstream but they’re exceptions. Hear these women out and give your ears a treat.

PS. Goodbye July.

Wednesday, Sunny, 27 degrees
Thursday, Sunny, 29 degrees
Friday, Chance of thunder-showers, 28 degrees (I hope this changes!)

95% packed. 100% excited!!!

I {wish} I didn’t know when I’d be back again.
Europe in 3ish days. Flying out Tuesday night, 11:00PM.

Every month of the year would be July.
I am 85% packed. I can’t believe how soon I’ll be waking up in Prague.