Interrail 2005

Hey guys! It's time now to put some personal stuff into my blog such as one of the most fascinating experience I've made so far: my one-month backpacking tour through some countries of Europe with my friend Tini.

This journey involved a lot of organised planning before actually leaving like: looking for inexpensive accommodation possibilities and finding out who to contact if any problems arise.

Well, as finally the day of our departure was getting closer and closer we really excited and anxious at the same time, because we didn't know what to expect of touring around with a backpack on our shoulders in more or less foreign countries. Once we left, there was no turning back. Our first stop was in the Netherlands, to more precise in Amsterdam. :-) Then we moved on to Spain, where we visited Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid and Sevilla and last but now least we relaxed a little bit in Portugal. ...Don't worry guys, you'll get more information on every stop ...
We were really inspired by the incredibly intoxicating and breath-taking atmosphere of each of these countries or cities. Not to forget all the new friends we made during our trip. I couldn't wait to meet new interesting people and talk to them.

However, I noticed that my personal attitudes have changed towards other people, their beliefs, their culture and customs. I've definitely become more mature and independent than I was before I left my mum's apron string, because we had to deal with our problems on our own. A good example for this is probably when my friend's Interrail ticket and passport were stolen. No mommy or daddy was along, who could help us out.

It was an unforgettable experience which I wouldn't want to miss. In my opinion, a lot more people should experience such a trip to broaden their horizons, become more tolerant and broad- minded people instead of carrying on being stuck in their roots. Everybody should be encouraged to take the initiative and go for such a type of vacation, which will be an experience for a life-time.

pics will follow, but it's not working right now