It has been a busy week, went down to the Gorge to see Dave Matthews, then back to Vancouver and visited with friends and family, which was an amazing but emotional week. I am blessed with amazing people in my life, and I can't thank you enough for the overwhelming amount of love and support. I also had my dreaded French Consulate Visa appointment on Tuesday. I did get my visa, but I was so excited I was practically in tears when the woman gave it to me. After c...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know I will not be leaving now until Sept 20th as I had some difficulty obtaining my visa in time. Keep sending suggestions for my three weeks prior to landing in Toulouse, love hearing your stories and adventures in Europe. Lots of love, Katy

Hello Family! I wanted to let you all know about my travel blog for the next big adventure in my life. I just want to be sure I have the write email address for all of you and that you all receive an email when I have written a new blog or posted new photos/videos. I would also love if you could write some advice on the message board of your favourite things to see and do in europe as I have a month of traveling to myself before landing in France for school. Als...