Being in Scotland felt like my friends and I were in a fairly tale. The landscape was majestic, the forests were so full and green- but a different green from Ireland and the small town of Dunkeld was such a cozy place to set up camp for a week. All of my friends who were able to make it to the wedding got to stay in 2 amazing homes while we were there- one was a cozy little cottage and the other an apartment. We were all extremely fortunate to have these places to stay before and after the wedding- another make-shift home away from home!
My amazing friends Mark and Richelle got married last Friday on June 21st in Dunkeld at a GORGEOUS cathedral. The wedding was phenomenal and the bride was breath taking. The ceremony made me cry and weak in the knees. Seeing two of my friends, who have been together since high school, finally tie the knot was incredible. I surprised myself with the feelings and emotions that came over me but I was, over the top, so incredibly happy for these two. I could see the love Mark had for Richelle as she walked down that aisle and I have never seen such an incredibly large smile on Richelle's face then after she walked out of that church into the bright sunshine. They share such an amazing connection and I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
During the ceremony the reverend said something that stuck out to me:
" There are 3 things that last forever-Faith, Hope and Love" and honestly how true this statement is. We cannot make it through our day to day life without these 3things. Faith can push us through the harder times, hope sets our horizons and love completes us. Life is beautiful when surrounded by these things :)
PARIS
After the amazing wedding and sharing the love of these two amazing people a bunch of my friends and I headed off to Paris! This is a city I have wanted to visit since I was 10 years old. Why? I cannot explain. The Eiffel Tower was my absolute favourite though and I fell in love with this place instantly. I was lucky enough to go up the tower and experience the never ending view of the Parisian skyline- what a view!! My friends and I ended the evening basking under the lights of the tower and drinking wine. If you don't have your own wine- no problem! There are people all around selling bottles of it!
I was extremely fortunate to be able to go up the tower the first night because the following night when we returned the tower was closed due to a "social movement." Which is a nice way to say "strike" and no one was able to go up.
With only a couple days in Paris I got to see the Eiffel Tower and some of the Palace of Versailles - what a magnificent place this was! The gardens go on forever! After visiting Versailles I had a very "French" evening with a wine and cheese dinner followed by a delicious crepe down by the tower. That city is like a dream.
My final European destination is Italy with my favourite person in the world- my mom. I cannot wait to see her!! As I write this she may or may not be on her way from Frankfurt. Due to a delayed flight she may miss her connection to Rome, my fingers are crossed she makes it tonight and I can finally see her!!!
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