Author: Erika Wilmes

France-sick

Posted May 28 by Erika Wilmes

I promised a reflection on my time abroad-and 4 months later it is finally here! The beginning is advice to future exchange students- after that…

Post Trip Post about France

Posted March 5 by Erika Wilmes

In the last 47 days, I have moved into a new house, began my senior year, reconnected with new friends and let go of old…

Fin

Posted January 9 by Erika Wilmes

I’ve said my Au revoirs and Mercis and I have my suitcases packed, train ticket in hand and ready to return to the good ol…

Colmar

Posted December 1 by Erika Wilmes

Nov 28. On the train. I love trains. I don’t know why. They’re more comfortable than planes, and you just feel much more travel-y when…

Reconnaissance-Gratefulness

Posted November 27 by Erika Wilmes

November 27th, 2014. 3 months. THE American holiday. Unorganized epiphanies that are probably too deep for a “travel blog” Sometimes it’s just too easy and…

So far

Posted November 7 by Erika Wilmes

Is it November 7th? Because I’m already HALFWAY finished with this incredible journey! These past 2.5 months have taught me more about life and how…

Update

Posted October 15 by Erika Wilmes

Salut tout le monde! J’espère que vous allez bien! Hey everyone! I hope you all are well. (whoever is reading this) I’m currently on my 7th…

Roi de l’oiseau

Posted September 21 by Erika Wilmes

Every year Le Puy has a 5 day event called the Roi de l’oiseau (King of the bird) This year, the 29th annual. The entire…

Making the Most of My Time in France

Posted September 18 by Erika Wilmes

I don’t want to be constantly looking for what comes after what comes next. I want to focus on the present, be ambitious for the…

Photo blast

Posted September 13 by Erika Wilmes

Pictures from my new temporary home❤️ Boone is one of a kind. And man do I love that place and the people there. But I’m…