Back after backpacking in Europe

I recently returned to the States after an "independent study" of the Mediterranean. I went on a solo trip to London:



... then flew to Italy to meet up with my best friend, Karen...



from there we traveled through Italy along the coast ...



...taking a quick jaunt to Switzerland



...before spending a few days in the French Riviera



...then on to Barcelona



...and back to London.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime journey and I'm glad I went; I'm also glad to be back and writing again in the States. Look out for more postings soon!