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Good day, SuperForest!

Last time I posted, I was writing from the lovely city of Como, Italy. Today, I am back home wondering how to go about sharing some exciting parts of my travels. My initial plan was to give a couple updates while I was over there. But obviously, that didn’t happen. So now I’m left with three memory cards full of pictures and a hundred something Flip videos. It’s probably for the best, I’ll give an abridged version and try to share some of the best of the best that Europe had to offer.

Unfortunately, I must begin this with an apology, the two nights I left my Flip in the hotel room, break dancers literally came bouncing into the town’s main plaza and gave gravity defying performances. Both times, mind you. They must’ve been camera shy. Or maybe the universe was just messing with me. So that part of the story has to be left out. On the up side, if you are with me in Europe, and I am camera-less, we can expect break dancers.

Onward to Switzerland!

After staying in Como for a few days, my family and I took a train through the Swiss Alps.

SuperForest, meet Super Forests:

(apologies, I was in a train while filming and they wouldn’t let me break down the window to get rid of that pesky glare. And it’s short and kinda boring…but you’ll get an idea of what it was like!)

We then got to Paris on the 14th and were able to watch the dazzling fireworks display celebrating the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789. Huzzah, French Revolution!

(This one starts out with just our view from the wall we were sitting on. Then you’ll get a taste of the fireworks display. Apologies for the terrible lighting at the end! In France, they wouldn’t let me shut off all the street lights so you guys would get a better look. (hehe) But again, you get the idea.)

The last few days of the trip were spent exploring the streets of Paris. (As you can see, Imanza got into a bit of trouble right from the start)

All in all, my second time visiting this marvelous city was just as euphoric as my first. When it comes to major cities, I don’t think any others can match Paris’ beauty (ahem, the people as well as the city itself. lol)

Grazie, Danke, and Merci to the fabulous countries I visited. I am so grateful to have had the oportunity to walk your streets, meet some of your lovely people, and most importantly, eat your food. Mmmm!

Reflecting back on this trip, I find I have discovered one of the best parts of traveling…coming home. It was a wonderful adventure, and I will never forget it, but traveling also allows you some time to reflect on and appreciate everything and everyone you left behind. The big hug you give your dog upon return, sleeping in your own bed…Dorothy knew what she was saying when chanting the ever famous, “There’s no place like home.” So thank you to San Diego, as well. Although you are uncomfortably hot and humid at the moment, it’s so wonderful to feel that warm and welcoming atmosphere you project.

I missed this.
I missed all you guys!

With love and ever-present appreciation,
SuperForester Carla