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 Southwestern Europe When I got back home, my aunt, who's a Spanish teacher, asked if I wanted to chaperone her trip to Spain, so obviously I said yes! I couldn't not write about a place like this. I promise though this is my last entry.  Site 1: Basílica de la Sagrada Família. This is one of the most intricate designs I've ever come across. It was designed in 1884, built by Antoni Gaudí and Domènec Sugranyes. The long cone shaped towers are bell towers. As the years go on, more towers and levels are being created. Even now, in 2022 they are finding things to add. It just goes to show that you should never give up on becoming better. The Basilica is always making their Basilica better than before.  https://d2prydcqrq5962.cloudfront.net/image/journal/article?img_id=935221&t=1650883248918

  North America I know I said it was my last trip in my last post, but did you really believe me? I'll admit it, I'm addicted. Traveling does that to a person. Anyways, I promise I didn't go too far this time, this beautiful spot was on the way to home.  Site 1: Lake Moraine. The explorer that found this turquoise lake concluded that it was built from glaciers carving into it, but scientists now believe land slides did the most damage. It is located in Alberta, Canada in Banff. The reason I chose this place is really because I became obsessed with it in 6th grade and stuck with it. Now I can finally cross it off my bucket list. I even painted this exact lake during art. Now I know the real thing is so much better than a picture.  https://www.banfflakelouise.com/moraine-lake

 Oceania Its been quite the journey with y'all, but its time to go back to where it all started and hopefully encourage others to see what I saw, learn what I learned, and have a permanent jaw drop. I loved every minute of these trips and each of the sites I wrote about. Even when plans wouldn't work out, the experience was just more raw; I got to see people whose homes are my vacations in their groove. It allowed me to see the realness of some of their hardships, but also their successes. Oceania will always be my last destination on the most incredible explorations.  Site 1: Sydney Opera House. I'm a big fan of listening or watching performances because it means something more than what is first heard or seen. However, this Opera House in Sydney was beyond what I could've imagined. The design of the house itself is flabbergasting, let alone the quality of the shows and music. It is noticeable that it cost 102 million; everything is precise.  https://www.konnecthq.com

 Southeast Asia I've used all the synonyms for amazing, beautiful, and experience I can find. Truly though, wherever the plane's wings can stretch to, the boat's oars reach, it is amazing, beautiful, and a great experience. Southeast Asia was no exception.  Site 1: In Cambodia, I had the pleasure of a visit to Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world. It is a very large temple along with a series of other sandstone buildings that once had a purpose in the 12th century. Built by a king of a dynasty that ruled a long time ago. The Angkor Wat is the core of the buildings that stretch over 400 acres. It was a lot to see in one trip, but definitely worth it for the amount of history I was told.  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Angkor-Wat     Site 2: The second place I chose to write about was a little quieter. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. This is my kind of style trip because nothing can beat mother nature. This island is the biggest of 2,000 and is popular for tou