I completely forgot to discuss my trip to Ibiza a few months ago, which is unacceptable because it was such an amazing place I'd love to visit again. Not only were we surrounded by bustling nightlife, amazing lounges, and beautiful beaches but the landscape was so green and peaceful! We were expecting everything to be completely modern with buildings everywhere but there was so much land and pine trees and fresh air, it was gorgeous! We rented a car so we got to see a lot of the island. Words will certainly not do Ibiza justice so I'll try with some pictures but honestly, I don't think that's possible either. I can't figure out how to not make this look like a jumble of pictures & words so deal with it!
My friend Kettia visited from Philadelphia this past weekend which was refreshing. It was nice to have someone to explore Rotterdam with & catch up. It's always Mic & the guys when we go out which is always fun but I've missed my family & friends back home and it was good to have a bit of that here.. I want it all the time!
We went to places I'd never been in Rotterdam and explored the nightlife which was a pleasant surprise.
I wore heels and soon remembered why it is I don't do that as often anymore especially since I've been making an effort to drink less. I was on my feet dancing all night (judging from the sweat, I think I lost about 10 pounds), we were out very late and the added effort of biking just makes it too much to wear heels all the time.
We leave for Kenya in a little less than 3 weeks and I'm so excited! We got our vaccinations last week so hopefully I won't come back with yellow fever, hepatitis, or malaria. I can't believe it's almost September and that I've already been here for 5 months. Time is seriously flying by. We're also on the market for a new kitten which would make me very happy! While I'd really like a puppy, they are way too much work.. they need a lot of attention and we wanna travel all the time so it'd be a huge inconvenience. I have been having the strongest cravings for all kinds of food.. sushi, falafels, my favorite dish of rice and legume my mother makes, brownies and ice cream, and shrimp eggrolls. Mic also made me the most amzing salmon, green pea and rucola risotto the other night and I'm feigning for that too! That's a sign that I need to have dinner so see ya next time!
