Back... after almost a year!

Hello everyone! I'm writing to inform everyone about all the details of my upcoming trip through Europe.. Again!

If you don't already know, I'm leaving on Tuesday the 2nd for a backpacking trip through parts of western Europe! More or less, I picked these places because I either missed them the first time around and really wanted to visit them, or because I'm going back somewhere that I really liked!

As of now, this is my trip itinerary:

• Munich, Germany - Oktoberfest w/ Supy & Leanne
• Santander, Spain - Visit my old life.. ;)
• Jaen, Spain - Visit Jenna and her crazy, Andalucian life!
• Athens & Santorini, Greece - Never made it there, but really want to. Here, I'll meet up with Dr. Hoch!
• Edinburgh, Scotland - Visit my favorite Irish friend, Claire in her new country!
• Dublin & Galway, Ireland - Never made it to the lovely isle of Ire (sp?)!!
• Paris, France - Visit a friend studying abroad in Paris to experience it from someone who lives there!
  
• Western Germany (Near Dusseldorf) - Visit with Mathias, Esther and Eva!

Thanks to my thorough understanding of the low-fares airline system in Europe, I will be flying between most cities at prices way below bus and train fares. My cheapest flight was $20 for the flight from Germany to Spain!

I like sending postcards, so if you'd like to get one from somewhere, let me know!

I'm so excited about this trip, and can't wait to tell everyone about it! I will be trying hard to keep this blog up-to-date (like last September's backpacking trip) so check back frequently!

I miss everyone already, but am so excited knowing I'm about to embark on another amazing trip!

My mess I've made while packing!

Talk with you all soon.

Matt