All the signs point to....!!

So as you can imagine, I've been mildly obsessed with internet research on Greece.  I've spent hours over the last couple months looking at pictures and reading about the culture and history of the country I will soon be traveling to.  Today I stopped by cnn.com to check in on the world and stopped by the travel section as usual.  The headline article was none other than...

ANCIENT MARVELS, SUN-SPLASHED ISLANDS OF GREECE

It wasn't so much an article as it was 25 beautiful images taken by people who have traveled to Greece from around the world.  Click HERE to check out all 25 shots!  You have to look at all of them, each and every one is stunning!  I read through all the photo descriptions and with each one my anticipation and excitement grew.  4 months seems like so long to wait!

A few images in-particular stuck out to me.  I wasn't able to upload them to my post but here is the description of one photo...

'Shaun Terrill of New York stayed at the Tsitouras Collection Hotel in Santorini, Greece, which came with this breathtaking view from their room's private terrace.  Greece "offers everything to everyone: from beautiful beaches to majestic landscapes to great food and warm people." Terrill said.' 

The photo accompanying this text is the third in the group.  I love his description because it says so much about Greece.  I have been so drawn to the county because of the landscapes, food and people as he mentioned.  I am so fortunate that I have been blessed with the opportunity to go to this place.  God is so good!

Its Officially Official!

Yesterday was one of the best days I've had in a long time!  The reason being that I paid my deposit for an English teaching certificate course I'll be attending in Corinth, Greece this July.  I have been waiting for an opportunity like this to come along and now I can safely say it is officially official!  My gracious and supportive boss said "Do it!" and approved the time off.  I went home and promptly paid the deposit that will hold a spot for me. 

GREECE!! The land of jaw-dropping sunsets, glorious beaches, historic landmarks and peaceful islands.  Below are a few pictures of Greece.  The first is an image of Santorini Island.  This island is located 6 hours from Corinth, but you can bet I'll be spending a weekend there.  The next two were taken in Corinth by previous TEFL students. 

My plan is to take the course this July and get my English teaching certificate.  I'll travel back to the states once the course is over and finish out the year in Kansas City.  I'm hoping to then move overseas and find a job as an English teacher in Greece.  I hope to move around to different countries every year or so and gain as much cross-cultural experience as possible. 

My trip is only 4 months away so I have a lot of work to do, including getting myself a passport.  This is going to be the experience of a lifetime and I can't wait to get on the plane!