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Cathedrals & Flowers: Sofia, Bulgaria

June 11, 2015 by Lauren

I went to Bulgaria! I still can’t believe it. I know, I say that each time I reach a new country; seriously, I mean it every time. I’m still stunned at this incredible opportunity I’ve had to realize some dreams and collect incredible memories. Some of those memories have come from my time in Sofia, Bulgaria, the capital of the country.

It’s the beginning of June, and summer has definitely hit Bulgaria. The lush greenery throughout the city, against the backdrop of bright architecture makes Sofia a great city to be in to kick off the season!

Adventures in Iceland: Waterfalls, Horses and Plane Crashes

May 11, 2015 by Lauren

The past few days in Iceland have been incredible! We’ve driven the main highway, route one, through south and east Iceland and are heading north now. The south was unbelievable!

One of the most interesting buildings we’ve seen in terms of backstory is Strandarkirkja, also called the Church of Miracles. A Lutheran church, it was built when seamen, lost at sea, promised God that they would build a church on the site if only they survived to make it to shore. They survived, built the church, and although it has no parish today, people still visit to pray for a miracle! A couple arrived after we left to get married. A quaint and pretty church on the beach.