"The Traveling Gypsy" TravelingGypsy's Profile

Just like everyone else here, I love to travel. Photography & travel are the top of my list for things I love to do. The pictures I post are memories of moments that put me in awe. In many ways it's my way of expressing my desire as well as appreciation for the places I've been lucky enough to visit. The photo of the cathedral above is indeed one of my favorite shots, as the courtyard was packed with people, while this structure is so majestic in the gothic sense, giving an air of complete silence.

I recently told a friend that travel for me is a way of stepping outside my comfort zone. I rarely have an itinerary, and enjoy mixing in with the locals as much as possible, to get a true sense of the culture. Even to take advantage of an extended layover, by getting out of the airport and taking a walk (provided there are no issues with immigration, and it's a friendly country to my native roots). In some countries this can be difficult, as I'm only fluent in English, but I'm working on that (and as much as "everyone speaks english"... it's not the preferred language in all countries). On a positive note, there is much to be learned from keeping quiet & just watching, which I enjoy immensely.

I'm currently in Germany, but still consider Western Australia my home base. Being in Europe makes everything so much more accessible, and I'm taking the opportunity to visit as much of Europe as possible while staying here.