Keep on Swimming

As I am making some final preparations and putting together all of the last minute travel pieces, I'm getting more and more excited to go to Europe! (The countdown fits on one hand!) I spent some time today looking up hostels, trains, and flights for some of the trips that I'm planning on taking...while this does have it's frustrating moments, just the thought that I will be able to go to these places is awesome!

The whole train system/Eurail concept is still new and kind of confusing to me--especially since taking a train is not the first method of transportation that I would consider here in the USA.  I came across this video:

...I couldn't help but laugh because part of me definitely feels like this 23 second video is misleading and that it may be a little more complicated than it shows...but then again, maybe I'm wrong and it really is that simple (especially since I'll have my pass). In any case, we'll see how it goes and I'll cross that bridge when it comes!

I LOVE driving my car...or driving any car for that matter--and I'm already missing it! I'm sure I'll get the hang of taking trains and other public transportation (as well as walking!), but I feel like I'll be like a fish out of water when I get to Europe, as far as not really knowing where to go or how to get there. Again, that is part of the experience and I am willing to embrace it. I need to learn to take Dory's advice and "just keep swimming!"

Peace. Love. Happiness.

--TR