Dinaledi Online Youth Magazine #1 2/2014 | Page 4

MY TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Italy, greece, Turkey, Croatia

I got the opportunity to travel around Europe while cruising the Mediterranean Sea, exploring cities rich in culture, tradition and history.

Great excitement is what I experienced at OR Tambo when boarding my flight to Istanbul, Turkey to connect to Venice, Italy where I would board onto the Costa Fascinosa Cruise ship. This wasn't my 1st trip overseas but it was my 1st European tour and cruise.

"And we have arrived" I remember shouting out loud as we traveled on a boat taxi to Venice - a City of Art, Romance and Prestige. 1st stop was the St Mark Square, the heart of Venice, an architectural jewel built in trachyte and istrian stone. The Square is known for the famous Carnival held every year in Venice. I was in total awe and couldn't believed how blessed I was to be surrounded by such great culture, food and extraordinary architecture..

I slept in Venice after a night out with the amazing beauty queens from other parts of the North West. Province whom I got an opportunity to travel with.

Being crowned Miss Klerksdorp on the 1st of June 2013 opened doors for me and exposed me to a life that I only dreamed of.

"The 22nd of September, has arrived”, I remember thinking to myself as I was woken up by the massive church bell from the St Marks Square cathedral. After some street shopping it was soon time to board our Ship.

Oh wow I had never seen such beauty before! We were all blown away at the beauty of the ship and excitement shot through our bodies as we got a tour of our ship and all the entertainment and activities. offered on board.