For those of you who don't know I am traveling to Europe for an International Marketing class. A class that will move me closer to finishing my M.B.A. in Marketing, which I will already be celebrating this coming Saturday. Back to the trip...I will be spending most of my time in Florence, Italy. It will serve as my HQ for my travel in Italy. After a couple weeks exploring the Tuscan country side I will be headed to Switzerland and Germany. I will have the opportunity to wander around for a couple more weeks until I return to the States in June.
In my preparation I have been surprised by the amount of stuff you need to get going. There is always the obvious things like passports and luggage, but the little things really add up. I have purchased travel books, first aid kits, portable alarm clocks and waterproof bags, among other things. All the little requirements and the lavish luxuries (toilet seat covers) have added up to well over $250. That price doesn't even include the clothes I felt like I should buy (for whatever reason) and the new luggage I got. Which I am not counting because it will be used for a long time and many other trips so the fuzzy accounting makes me feel better about the purchase.
Needless to say I am very excited and confident about my budget moving forward. I will keep you updated about that and hopefully be putting up short videos to let you travel with me. Or at least see some of the stuff I am doing. And for my friend's who don't have much time, or don't want to read my dribble, I will post pictures with captions that will allow you to follow along. Make sure to post comments so I can keep up with the bustling Northwest.
7 comments:
I think your first blog attempt is very nice, Jeff. :-)
So glad you'll have this so we can follow you and dream we are there. (sigh)
lauren
Jeff - I am so excited for you and can not tell you how every proud I am. You know I will be having the nervous mom syndrom so I'll be checking this blog often! Love you sweet boy! Mom
I am so excited for you as well. I just got back from Florence a few hours ago and was completely amazed by the Tuscany countryside. As for the toiletseat covers--I came across a few "holes in the ground" for public bathrooms so stick with museums and ristorantes. MJ
Good to hear from you! Can't wait to see pictures...make sure you are in some of them. Maybe you should buy a little tripod so that you can take pictures with you in them. Surely that fancy camera you got for graduation has a timer.
Love you!
Mom
Hey there from you sister, brother, 2 nieces and nephew! It is fun to check this and see what you are up to. I texted you because I figure you at least get them free even if I don't hear back. That way you know we haven't forgotten you. Also, anxious to see the pics so I will keep checking! I know Chris worked with video editing software when he made the vision but I don't know if it was free...I will ask! Love you lots, Rodes'
what up international ganster lol.. ya, this blog was a cool idea. it will be fun to travel europe with you, just make sure to post those pictures for us under grad folk. talk to ya later bud.
Brian
Jeff
Me, Gramma, and Denny Crain
will miss you tonight...
Hope you can practice pool because I'm going to kick butt when you get home...!!!
Hope you are having a great time!!!
Gramma & Gramps
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