Last weekend was Carnival weekend! Everywhere we went people were dressed up in all kinds of costumes. Parents, children, teens; everyone came out into the street for parades, parties, and the crowning of the Carnival Prince. We watched the parade here in Well and dressed up to celebrate with the locals. This was my carnival…Read More
The Netherlands
Tot ziens, Boston!
For the next three months I will be living here. That’s right, this castle. Emerson conveniently has a 13th century castle for their students to stay in while studying abroad. Located in Limburg, the Netherlands, the castle will be my home until I return in the spring. Trends and Tolstoy will still be operating in full swing…Read More
Adventures in Packing Part 1
As many of you know, I’ll be spending my spring semester in the Netherlands. It’s going to be an amazing trip, but before I get there I have an enormous challenge to overcome: packing. That’s right, one, fifty-pounds-or-less suitcase for three long months. For someone who needs two whole closets just to house her shoes,…Read More