My visit to Europe was my one and only visit out of the United States. We went for ten days, and it was one of the happiest times of my life.

We were in Innsbruck for Christkindlmarkt, which is a part of Advent. And Advent is a big celebration in Germany and Austria!

This was my first exposure to a truly different culture; I grew up with friends from all over the world, since Atlanta is such an international city. But there is nothing like being immersed in another world!

Really, my first “foreign” city was Vienna (Wien), but I was so overwhelmed by the experience that I couldn’t really appreciate it. It’s Innsbruck that really hold a place in my heart! Someday, I will go back. But I’m happy for now.