Do youuuu know what a Bucket List is?

This summer has been all about the Bucket List for me.

I've managed to check 5 things off my Bucket List.

1) Live in Europe (preferred Switzerland)

2) Travel internationally alone.

3) Visit Auschwitz

4) Work at Our Chalet

5) Visit Chateau De Chillon

It's been a dream of mine since I was little to live in Europe.

I preferred Switzerland, however I would not have argued if the opportunity has arose elsewhere.

But lucky for me, it is Switzerland that I currently reside in.

I'd someday like to make it a longer stint of living here, but for now...

I can check that off my Bucket List.

Flying is the best time ever.

Your phone is off,

you're only with a few people you know (excluding school trips. ugh)

you don't have contact with the outside world,

and every one on that plane has an unheard story.

International travel, especially when going from the USA to Europe takes quite some time.

The time on the plane, alone, is a great time to think,

and just have a good solid 10 hours of "alone time"

So in May when I headed over to Switzerland I began to look forward to my alone travel.

I can check that off my Bucket List.

When I was a junior in high school I was in a play called-

"I Never Saw Another Butterfly"

The play took place in Auschwitz--the worst Nazi concentration camp of WWII.

Starting then I always hoped to someday visit.

That part of history, as grim as it is, fascinates me.

Just a few days ago I boarded a plane and headed for Poland... alone.

Not knowing a word of Polish or even how to get to Auschwitz.

I managed somehow and I got home to the Chalet safely.

One of the biggest things on my Bucket List has now been accomplished.

I can check that off my Bucket List.

The entry to Auschwitz.

I came to Our Chalet in 2010,

and it was explained to me then the different opportunities of volunteering/working here.

And it sounded magical.

I waited and waited until I was old enough to apply.

And finally I sent in my application.

And then I waited and waited to hear...

And finally I was in!

I can now proudly say "I work at Our Chalet!"

I can check that off my Bucket List.

Chateau De Chillon is a beautiful castle type thing in Switzerland.

I'd seen it online a few times and the images are breathtaking.

I wanted and wanted to see it for myself.

And knowing that I seem to come to Switzerland a bit

I would probably be likely to see it some day.

The other day, I was off work at the Chalet, and I braved the 4 hours of trains and the French speaking Swiss and I made it there.

And let me tell you,

it is just as beautiful in person.

I can check that off my Bucket List.

Chateau De Chillon