Call it a short-term move or long-term working vacation, either way we are actually going - our flights are booked and everything.
Can you tell exactly where it is we are headed?
No? You cannot see it clearly? The pictures are too small you say? All to build anticipation my friend.
It's to Switzerland -- Switzerland! -- and we are ecstatic! (to say the least).
Our next three months will be spent nestled up against the Swiss Alps, Lake Lugano, and the Italian border in a city a bit bigger than the one we live in now.
I will be teaching English at a boarding school, Ryan will be continuing his current employment from afar, and we will both be spending every spare minute adventuring and soaking up as much of the Swiss surroundings, Italian language, and foreign cheeses and chocolates as possible.
Right now it all feels completely surreal and beyond my full comprehension.
I am kept awake at night trying to calculate just exactly how many times we will take the 50 minute train ride to Milan Italy for Gelato and exactly what I should pack that will appropriately serve the needs of all our impending excursions.
It should be noted that anyone who sends us packages while we are abroad will be rewarded when we return with their weight in the finest Swiss chocolate!
If not your actual weight at least the weight of a small dog. Or a large mouse.
Either way you will never regret it.
are you kidding me?! This is wonderful! I am so happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!!! Switzerland was my FAVORITE place to visit. How fun! I am full of fun places to visit. If you need any ideas let me know. Let me just say...troderbiking...you have to do it. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is true!! And Steph, hit me with ALL your ideas, we love a good recommendation and have neither of us been before, so give us the insider info...
ReplyDeleteyou changed the layout of your blog, I love it! Also, I'm already thinking about what to send you. I couldn't possibly pass up my weight in chocolate. I am beyond excited for you guys! Hoorah!
ReplyDeleteThanks, we love it too! I can't wait to see what you send us...
Deletehow fun and exciting!! I have always wanted to go to Switzerland! I love Europe and how beautiful it is. James has never been but someday I am taking him there! can't wait to read of your adventures!
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Taylor, I have been longing for the day to return to Europe, I have a mad love affair with all things foreign so this is the perfect fix for us. Indeed our blog (and life) is about to get much more exciting!
DeleteYAHOO for Switzerland! Luckiest. I'm so excited for you guys. Seriously. Plus, E keeps saying that he's sending me for the last month and a half. Cause, you know, I don't get out much. Ha ha ha. Love you both! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I am holding him to that! He can't lie because he is a doctor.
DeleteWow! What an amazing adventure! So happy for you two!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! I sure hope you blog all about it! I'll quiet the travel bug inside me vicariously through your adventures. :)
ReplyDeleteMaureen, I'm sad to miss your nuptials, but maybe a better fix for your travel bug would be a quick visit to Switzerland for your honeymoon - our floor is always open!!
DeleteLEAH!!! OH WOW! You are incredible!!! I am so happy for you guys! But really- I am so bummed that you won't be in Logan :( Will you come back when you're done? At least are you planning on it now? and will we get to see you before you leave? I can't believe your tickets are already booked :( I seriously admire you even more now- which I really didn't think was possible- for being so open to trying incredible new adventures. So so fun for you and Ryan. PS- my grandpa served his original mission in Switzerland when he was young- and then returned to serve in their temple with my grandma a few years ago. I grew up seeing pictures and hearing stories of how it was the most amazing place. SOO happy you get to live there! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Tiffany, you always make a girl feel so very good! We are thrilled but so sad to miss you guys too. When I saw on facebook that you had left NC I got so excited to think we could do one last hooray before we left. Never fear however, because we are coming right back here where our friendship can resume as normal! Also, give me the insider info on everything amazing we need to do while there...
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ReplyDeleteSounds amazing!!!! You are so adventurous. I've always thought you looked like a little Swiss beauty with your gorgeous blonde hair. You'll fit right in over there. Have so much fun and I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteOh Micah, sweetest!! I hope we fit right in, we are planning on it. :)
DeleteCongrats Leah! What an awesome move! Best of luck wi th the preparations, can't wait to blog-stalk and hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Whitney, full disclosure I do the same and live vicariously through you and your adventures in China!!
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