OUr first full day in Venice...... This was the first night that BOTH Sean and I got a good night sleep and ended up sleeping in till 9. We slowly got ourselves together and set out on our adventure to the islands of San Michele and Murano. San Michele is also called Cimitero because the entire island is a cemetery. It was the most beautiful cemetery we have ever seen. Mausoleums were every where. The tombstones were carved with such perfection and detail. It wa...

Our first day in Venice! Once we were able to check into our hotel and take off the heavy load that was on our backs we got cleaned up and were able to take in Venice. It really is breath taking. I have never seen anything like it before. Everywhere I look I see either a potential painting, or a painting I have seen in the past. It really does look as beautiful as seen in paintings! Not just the architecture, but also seeing children play in the piazza kicking a...

Carissa and I just made it to our hotel in Venice. To answer everyones question, Yes we got lost looking for the hotel. Plus we were lugging around 40 lbs backpacks. But, we were so happy to final get to our room (with a balcony) and our own personal bathroom. Score!!!! We're heading out to explore Venice. Arrivaderci!!!!!

Oh Vienna, you have captured our heart and you will forever have it....... Austria is AMAZING......... The city of Vienna has all of the things that I wish Los Angeles had..... actual bike lanes that are separate from both the walking lane AND the driving lane. And this is actually all over Austria, not just Vienna. The streets are incredibly clean because there is someone whose job it is to pick up any trash no matter how small it is and put in the trash. We se...

We made it! That was the longest and hardest flight I have ever been through honestly but we are finally here! (While on the plane either because of motion sickness of the food or both I was throwing up through at least half the flight. I was pretty miserable. Sean on the other hand felt great and did a great job being there for me and getting me what I needed.) Our pension is right in the heart of Vienna. We are surrounded by palaces and orchestra houses. It's a...