Part one of my trip to Greece. This part is about the time I spent in the ancient city of Athens, Greece.

Untamed. Untamed is the only word that I could think of that incapsulates the spirit of the Scottish Highlands. A land of mist articulated by large barren mountains that were carved by the brutal Atlantic winds. One day the scenery is but a mirage appearing out of the fog and the next the lochs sparkle from the beautiful sunlight trickling into the valleys.

Edinburgh had been a place I have been looking forward to visiting for quite some time, and actually being there surpassed every expectation I had previously held. Edinburgh easily became one of Grace and I's favorite cities because it made us feel completely at home.

The beginning of Grace and I's three week trip through Europe started in the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The family gatherings, the copious amounts of food, and the privilege of being home with the ones you love. These all contribute to the feeling that I have when this special holiday comes around. This year I felt different.

Every now and again one encounters an opportunity to make a dream come true. For me, going on an expedition through the Sahara Desert has been that dream