Europe
A World Unknown (My Trip to Europe)
Essay written by Audrey Strickland
Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed about traveling overseas. Strange lands, exciting
places, and new cultures have always fascinated me. I've always wondered what it
would be like to speak another language, to grow up learning different customs, or to
live in a completely different way than I do now. This past summer my dream finally
came true. I got to travel to England, France, Switzerland, and Germany with Mme.
Kelly and five other girls, and suddenly the world was at my fingertips.
England's green hills and city life is unforgettable. Kensington, Westminster Abby, and
Piccadelli Circus are just a few parts of London full of historic cathedrals, quaint little
cafes, and amazing shopping places. Harrods, where the royal family shops, supposedly
sales any and everything. My favorite experience in London was riding The Underground
to see the broadway play Fosse and watching the changing of the guards at
Buckingham Palace. England overall isn't too different from the States. The same
language is spoken and their currency, the pound, is very similar to an U.S. dollar.
However, driving on the left side of the road is hard to get use to.
The Eiffel Tower, The Arc de Triomphe, The Lourve, The obelisk, La Place de la
Concorde, and Notre Dame are all located in the heart of Paris, France. Paris with its
French cuisine, romantic atmosphere and historical self-being fills you with a sense of
complete contentment. I'll never forget sitting at a French cafe, eating a baguette,
drinking mineral water, and watching the Parisians walk by....
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