Pound by Pound by Pound!

Well, I am officially in my last week and getting towards my last few tasks to do in Switzerland. This past week, I was in the city of Zurich (see previous posts) doing Reach a Tourist. This next week, I will be at a summer camp in the woods near Eglisau. I am so excited about this next week! I cannot believe that my time here is almost done and that I will be in Italy soon. I can't wait to see my friends on the 24th, but I am also sad to leave this place.

Over the Summer, I have had a lot of first experiences. I have now traveled on an airplane by myself, I have traveled in a tram, public bus, and train by myself. By the 22nd, I will have traveled across an entire country by my self. I have jumped in the Rhine River, been in a small boat on said river, and went across Lake Zurich. All of these experiences allowed me to meet some really interesting people and to some of these people, I was able to share the Gospel. I have had the time of my life here!

One of the biggest accomplishments that I have had here is that I have now lost 16 pounds this summer!! This may not seem like a big deal to some people, but to me, this is a lot! I have tried for years to lose this kind of weight, but this time, when I wasn't worried about it and wasn't thinking about it, it came right off! I hope to lose 4 more pounds before I come home, but if not, that is okay! The life here in Switzerland has allowed me to eat healthier and to walk more. The vegetables are cheaper, the meat is higher and slightly leaner. I have been happier in the way that I am losing the weight and able to keep it off. I am definitely bringing this back home with me and back to college with me! I have a lot to show for this summer, but this is special to me.

As I begin to pack for the camping trip next week, I can't help but to think back and reflect on my summer internship. I have had a blast here and that will continue with this week and then Geneva and then Italy!

Starting tomorrow, I will be off the grid. So, no blog posts for the entire week. I will try to do one on Saturday night, but most likely it will be Sunday before I write again! So until then, thank you all for the prayers and support! May God bless you all!