REFLECTION april 2014 | Page 7

All Aboard!

In the summer going into grade 7, Erin Bagnato had the oppertunity to visit Europe with her family. They spent twelve days and eleven nights aboard the beautiful Ruby Princess cruise ship. "It was the trip of a lifetime," Erin told Reflection, "I'm overjoyed I had the privilage to visit such a gascinating continent." Every country they visited from Italy to Greece, and Spain to Turkey, each havily differed from one another due to their historical background. This trip brought the family together while allowing them to absorb the culture of numorous destinations.

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The one country that particularly stood out to Erin was Italy. "It is a country like none other," Erin tells us, "It is full of beauty, art and fashion, that all mix together to create a captivating and welcoming atmosphere. " Among her travels she visited destinations such as Naples, Pompeii, Rome, Venice and Pisa, each offering an authentic lifestyle. "In Naples, a restaurant owner invited us into his restaurant, piling food on our plates and only charging us for a fraction of the cost." Erin shared with Refle

Reflection, "The character of the citizens is like none other. All of them are so inviting and selfless, I could really learn a lot from them." Not only were the people nice, but so was the scenery. Every corner you turned displayed a piece of the countries culture and morals.

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Once going to Euope, you will never want to leave

you will never want to leave. The arcitecture is fascinating, leaving you intrigued at every destination you travel to. Due to such a heavy tourist rate, you can always find a tourist guide to learn more about the continnnts history while still enjoying the culture and authentistity that come with being in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

A small look into the captivating travels of our feature cover article, Erin Bagnato, as she tells us about her vacation in Europe.

Each Picture seen above or on the previous page was captured or in association with Erin Bagnato as she travelled Europe.