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I am Back!

09/22/15 | Europe, Eurotrip

Hi, hello, welcome back! Did you miss me? Eleven days is the longest I have gone without posting in three years but as you saw from my last post I would hope you forgive me – I have been a bit busy.  After landing in New York City yesterday afternoon I calculated I walked over 100 miles during my extensive exploration of the three cities.  I was in Europe for 10 days and while I went on the trip solo my hope is, by the end of the posts, you will feel like you went with me.

It was go-go-go through three capital cities and in the short time I was there I toured dozens of attractions including museums, castles, palaces, statues, parks, and churches. With nine daily recap pots over the next few weeks I will be able to take you with me to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague to see what I saw – a mini vacation if you will. I took notes a few times a day to be sure I did not miss anything and my travel diary will begin as soon as I successfully sift through the 3,525 pictures I took. Until then I will leave you with one of my favorite photographs that I took in each city!

The Hungarian Parliament Building from the Danube River in Budapest

The Hungarian Parliament Building from the Danube River in Budapest 

The Garden of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

The Garden of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square in Prague

The Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square in Prague 

 

I am looking forward to going through all of the photos and sharing my stories soon!

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  1. Detroit Duchess says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    These are gorgeous! What kind of camera are you using? Stunning!

    • Kelly says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Elizabeth, I shoot with a Canon EOS Rebel T5i!

  2. Amy says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    These pictures are amazing and I hear amazing things about Budapest. I am excited to read where you went!

  3. TAMMY says

    September 22, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Welcome back. Looks like you had a blast. I am sure that walking over 100 miles in 10 days helped keep you in great shape and weight loss goals.

  4. Alecz says

    September 22, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    It must feel so strange being back! It looks like you had an awesome time. Those photos are beauties!

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  5. Laura @ Life with Lolo says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:03 am

    I loved following along with all your pictures on Instagram! I’m so insanely jealous of your trip and I can’t wait to hear more!

  6. Lady Ostra says

    September 22, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Prague is so cute. Can you upload more pictures later? Yes, we missed you as well 🙂

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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