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Hi, Hello, I’m Back!

05/02/16 | assorted

Hello, hello! As the title of the post suggestions, I am back! After nearly two and a half weeks in Europe I landed in New York City last night and it is back to the regular schedule with a spin class this morning and then off to work.

I had an absolutely incredible time and while I feel like I need to sleep for a few days straight to catch up, it was a blast. You may have seen my greetings from Barcelona and postcards from Madrid posts last week as for the first part of my trip I spent five and a half days in Barcelona and then three and a half in Madrid. For the second half, I spent a full week in London staying with friends and working from my company’s the UK headquarters. I was planning on doing a few more checkins while in Europe but time honestly time got away from me.

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There were many instances where I just stopped, looked around, and reveled in how much fun I was having. A handful of times I thought about pulling out my camera and snapping away but it really would have ruined the moment. Instead I took another sip of my drink and enjoyed time with elementary school friends, college roommates, and coworkers and am now basking in the memories.

On the plane last night I started editing the more than 4,200 pictures I took while I was away which will be coming your way soon in the form of two dozen posts. It is going to be excellent. Until then, I hope your weeks starts on the right foot and I will see you tomorrow!

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Comments

  1. Brita says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    OMG I can’t wait to see all of those pictures!! I’ve never been to Madrid but I spent about a wek in Barcelona and loved it! And, my husband’s family is from the UK so we go visit there every couple years and I love spending time in London!

  2. TAMMY says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Welcome back. I see that you had a great time. How was the weather in London. It probably was not much warmer than New York.

  3. TAMMY says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Welcome back. I see that you had a great time. How was the weather in London. Probably not much warmer that New York since you left

  4. Missy says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Sounds like an awesome trip – you deserved it! So glad you got that time with your mom and friends. Also Skinny Minnie and hair is on fleek!

  5. The Leach Life says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    So glad you had a good time travelling!

    LEACH | theleachlife.com

  6. Alecz says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Oh I’m so glad to hear the you such a great time! Haha I always feel SO tired when I land – could totally sleep for days

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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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