Thanks to You!

Thanks so much to traveling companion #1 and roommate extraordinaire, Lisa. I surely would not have made the trip without you. There was story time and giant cups of water in Paris; being scared by our loud wakeup calls; being attached at the hip until thought of as one person ... you made this trip so great for me. I owe CCVA so much for bringing us together and giving me the gift of one of my best friends. Thanks for a wonderful four years. Here's to the next four and more!

Thanks to another pair of roommates, Emily and Meghan. You girls made this trip so much fun for me, and I'm so glad I got to know you both better during our two weeks together. It really wouldn't have been the same without you. I miss you already!

And what would a CCVA tour be without a few good men? John and Carter, perhaps the most photogenic of the 45 of us, always made delightful company too. John, you always found a way to make me smile on the trip. Carter, we're basically the same person. Sure, Lisa and I are still the best pair of roomates, but you guys are pretty awesome, too. ;)

And last but not least, a very special "shout out" to Mary Grace for exceptional camera work and her invaluable contribution to this blog! I wish you had been able to be on our bus. Thanks so much for taking such great concert pictures for me. You're the best!