So, I ended up not going to Croatia today. The prices were a little too expensive for just the 2 days on the beach that we would be there. But no worries, I am planning a trip to either Prague or Zurich for this weekend. I might end up going by myself, because everybody that I know is going to Oktoberfest. I wanted to see Munich, but since I hate beer, I figured that right now is probably not THE best time for me to be going, haha.

My friend, Ugur, and I are going to go to Switzerland in 2 weeks, so I am just going to have to hold out for that! Since this week is free, I am going to go to the zoo and an opera.

Today actually is the 1 MONTH AWAY FROM HOME mark of the trip, so I was a little sad about missing my family and friends (all of you fine people). :( This afternoon, though I expected it to be boring, since I wasn't going on the trip, was one of the most amazing afternoons ever. However, Amber and I decided to head out walking around some parts of town that we'd never seen before... in hopes to find a grocery store. Well, we never found a store that was open, because Vienna pretty much shuts down on Sundays. We walked along the streets, rather lost (as usual), and stumbled upon one of the most comforting sights ever.

A MEXICAN RESTARAUNT! Now I know that Mexican food doesn't exactly come from Berea, Kentucky, but we have 4 Mexican places in town.... so it felt just like home! Amber and I enjoyed one of the best Chimichangas that I've ever eaten, along with some chips and salsa AND a little side salad with real dressing. I've never been happier! :)

I wasn't sure how I would feel about being away from home this long, but I do really miss things back in Kentucky. I am having a great time, and getting to see a lot of Austria, and will soon get to see several other famous and cool places in Europe, but not being able to talk to my family every day is a little hard. I wish that everybody back home could see these amazing places with me. I was in awe yesterday when we were on top of the mountain in Graz, and there were perfectly defined rays of sun coming through the clouds over the mountains. I just stopped for a minute and thought about how lucky I am to be in this amazing country, and how beautiful of a world God actually created. The mountains around here remind me of home, and that added with my Mexican deliciousness comforted me today.

I'm always thinking about all of you, and I can't wait to see you at Christmas! Keep me in your prayers, and I love you!