First State!

Even though this blog is about future travels, it would be a travesty if I did not write up a past trip that just took place, to Delaware.  It was my first time to the First State, and I couldn't have been more excited! I went to visit my cousin, Michelle, who started college at the University of Delaware this year.  Delaware is a completely different place than anywhere else, and I couldn't wait to fully immerse myself in the culture of Delaware.

I drove up I-95 from DC to Delaware.  What a lovely drive! Not bad traffic and Delaware is so close that my Baltimore-based radio station still was loud and clear by the time I got off the highway and made my way to campus.  Prior to leaving DC, I ate some pierogies.  They continue to be the best.

This is a picture of me and Michelle in Israel when we went on March of the Living together.  Bet you didn't think I could go a blog post without referencing the Holocaust!

In Delaware, Michelle & I walked around campus a bit and made our way to Main Street in Newark (pronounced "New-Ark", not like Newark, NJ) and had frozen yogurt at Yogoberry (not to be confused with Yogiberry).    

The best part of our time together was when Michelle literally walked into a pole.  It was like out of a movie - she ricocheted off the pole and staggered backwards.  Also, strangers laughed at her.  It was a classic Michelle moment.

We had dinner at Homegrown Cafe where we shared a hummus platter and a grilled cheese sandwich.  Both were delicious!

Overall, my First Trip to the First State was a success! My cultural immersion into different parts of the United States is so great so far, and I can't wait to go back!!!!

First Post!

I've always loved to travel - there was once a time when I had traveled to more foreign countries than states in the US of A.  While that may not be the case anymore (really, who can keep track of all the places they've been?!) I am still an avid traveler.  When I studied abroad, blogs were not so big (I sent email updates out to friends.  Does anyone even use email anymore?), so, now that I am traveling for much of October, I decided to take a hint from my friends/former students who are currently studying abroad and start a blog!

So, make sure to check in on the daily because obviously my travels are so important and interesting that you need to know what I'm doing, what I'm eating, who I'm seeing, and what I'm wearing as often as possible.  Make sure to leave comments so I feel popular and talk about my blog on social media so I get a lot of hits.

Much love,
Rachel