European Adventures: Part II

Again I've had this written for several days but I haven't been able to post it.

Now we’ve come upon the final day of the program. I know I’ve probably written this about 10 times, but I can’t believe how fast it went!! I feel like we just got here. Although at the same time I know I’ve seen a lot of Delft and the Netherlands. I feel lucky to have been able to call Delft my home.

Friday (8/7/15) started off with all of the groups presenting our final projects. I think our group presentation went pretty well. After the presentations were over, the professors gave their final goodbyes. They seemed very grateful to have been able to lead us on the program. Around 1 I decided it would finally be a good time to pack. I did a final load of laundry and started packing up my room. Later in the afternoon I went back to campus to return my bike. It was weird afterward not having the bike for the rest of the evening. I felt much more constricted having to walk or take the tram. Bikes are so much more convenient!

In the evening I went back into Old Town to have one final dinner at an outdoor courtyard. Then we got gelato one more time (I will miss the gelato). We ended the night by going back to our favorite bar one last time. Throughout the evening I walked around to have one last look around the center of Delft.

Dinner at the restaurant. Someone is excited.

And now no one is excited. How sad.

So much algae in the canal. Funnily enough there was very little algae when we arrived in July. We were here long enough to see the change in the canal.

I think I've taken this same photo like 8 times, but it's whatever.

Sun setting behind the new church.

Fast-motion Kyle biking through the square.

Evening turning into night in Delft.

While I’m sad that the program and that I have to leave Delft, I’m also excited for the journeys ahead. Now starts the part of the summer where I travel around Europe for three weeks with no homework or deadlines. It’s going to be an adventure!

Here’s a schedule of my itinerary:

·         Berlin, Germany (2 nights) – August 8-10

·         Munich, Germany (4 nights) – August 10-14

·         Glasgow, Scotland (3 nights) – August 14-17

·         London, England (4 nights) – August 17-21

·         Brugge, Belgium (1 night) – August 21-22

·         Paris, France (3 nights) – August 22-25

·         Bacharach, Germany (2 nights) – August 25-27

·         Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2 nights) – August 27-29

And then back home! All of the travelling will be done via train, except from Munich to Glasgow where I’m flying. In Munich I say goodbye to my friends and in Glasgow I’ll get to meet up with my family.

Overall I’m very excited for what’s in store!