..Home Sweet Home..

Gypsy Gems,

I am back on Canadian soil, and as much as I enjoyed every single ounce of my trip - I am somewhat happy to be home. 18 days, 6 planes, and 3 countries can get exhausting. I know what you are thinking... likely you have been on a Europe back packing tour, or know someone who has and has done a ridiculous amount of countries in a few weeks - well Gems, that is not my style and will never be my style.

I am not much of a tourist. I don't really do museums, and big tourist attractions - hey, I have been to France and didn't even see the Eiffel tower. It just wasn't my priority. I much rather enjoy visiting countries that I have connections with that way I can explore areas not talked about in tour books - the more hidden gems only locals know about.

If I could sum up the highlights of my trip it would have to be the following:

• Seeing Legally Blonde the Musical at the Savoy Theater in London, England
• The many markets I shopped at in London
• Punting (boating) in Cambridge, England 
• Shopping and lunch at the Marc Jacobs Cafe in Milan, Italy 
• Going out in Milan - Colonel, Hollywood, LoolaPaloosa
• The Gelato in Milan  - Mmmmm
• Being in London and Milan during their fashion weeks
• Watching a Flamenco dancer with my new hostel friends in Madrid, Spain
• My private walking tour in Madrid
• Tapas in Madrid with new friends

I really want to thank my old friends who housed me and showed me around their cities, as well as my new friends that I met along the way - and of course the very special gypsy gems I met and accepted my gifts. Sending my love and thanks to each and every one of you. xo

Until Next Time,

Much Love.

<3 Your GypsyQueen

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