but what you may not know is that my youngest brother, Devon, is going to Brazil in about a month. Around that same time, my second youngest brother, Peter, is going to Italy and France. If that weren't enough, my mom and dad are going on a Caribbean cruise in April.
I think that it is all great because international travel is a real character building experience, especially if you are young. It opens your eyes to potentially new cultures and languages. Granted that the internet is helping "shrink the world" these days, but it isn't the same as being there. There are early plans for my family to embark on a European tour at some point when I'd be able to join them. Deciding where to go to get the most impact is tricky, and I will let you know if and when something is decided.
Family affairs
Well, the image says it all. Unless English isn't your first language, then the colloquial use of the phrase "out to lunch" might not convey the same dry humour that is carries for me. In any case, that is simply an aside to my real reason for posting. It turns out that my family is becoming quite the roving band of globetrotters. As you all should know by now, I am in Greece,
but what you may not know is that my youngest brother, Devon, is going to Brazil in about a month. Around that same time, my second youngest brother, Peter, is going to Italy and France. If that weren't enough, my mom and dad are going on a Caribbean cruise in April.
I think that it is all great because international travel is a real character building experience, especially if you are young. It opens your eyes to potentially new cultures and languages. Granted that the internet is helping "shrink the world" these days, but it isn't the same as being there. There are early plans for my family to embark on a European tour at some point when I'd be able to join them. Deciding where to go to get the most impact is tricky, and I will let you know if and when something is decided.
but what you may not know is that my youngest brother, Devon, is going to Brazil in about a month. Around that same time, my second youngest brother, Peter, is going to Italy and France. If that weren't enough, my mom and dad are going on a Caribbean cruise in April.
I think that it is all great because international travel is a real character building experience, especially if you are young. It opens your eyes to potentially new cultures and languages. Granted that the internet is helping "shrink the world" these days, but it isn't the same as being there. There are early plans for my family to embark on a European tour at some point when I'd be able to join them. Deciding where to go to get the most impact is tricky, and I will let you know if and when something is decided.
What Now?
Well, it would seem that for the most part, my Europe Adventure is over. It has been an amazing time. Now, I am reviving the ailing colibate.com and going to make a go of it over there. All the best.
Times
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- 1:31 (Feb 5, 2012)
- Reading/London, United Kindom
- 5:31 (Feb 5, 2012)
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- 7:31 (Feb 5, 2012)
- Madrid, Spain
- 6:31 (Feb 5, 2012)
- Guatemala, Guatemala
- 22:31 (Feb 4, 2012)
Leganés
- Schedule 2006 (pdf/14KB)
Reading
Thessaloniki
- Term Schedule (pdf/7KB)
- Weekly Schedule (pdf/45KB)
- Marked up City Map (jpg/650KB)
Something Different
- Athens Trip (March 2006)
- Barcelona Trip (December 2006)
- Scottish Adventure (April 2007)
Friends and Colleagues
- Enrique (aka. Q)
- Pablo Acuña [es] (photos [en][es])
- Daniel Perez
- Ionas Pagkalos [en][el]
- Simon Kohlberger [en][de]
- Nadia [es]
Pablo's Recent Photos
Places of Interest
- Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association
- Euro Coins — Identify the various national Euro coins.
- Word Reference — great multi-language dictionary site.
Universities
Badges
Products I Like
