It has been quite a week in Paris! On Monday, I met with Crips-Île-de-France, an organization that provides public health information to youth and young adults. It was amazing to meet with professionals that do what I do in a different community. I’ll type up a more in-depth post about our discussions soon, but I am grateful that I had the chance to work with them this week. They gave me a tour of the facilities, showed me lesson plans, and walked me through the resources that they share with their community. I was honored by how excited they were to welcome me into their community, and they are very excited to read my report later on.
Then, on Tuesday, I spent time visiting the Arc de Triomphe and walking the famous Avenue de Champs Élysées. I bought tickets to go to the top, but it was quite a workout to get up there. There are about 285 steps to the top, but I did it! The view was breathtaking, and I saw the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre from there. On Thursday, I visited Disneyland Paris. It was a magical day! I rode rollercoasters and ate many delicious snacks.
Today marks 20 days left of traveling, and I can’t believe how quickly time passes by. Even though there are some tough days here and there, I am so grateful for this experience, and I love it. It has reaffirmed my love for travel, adventure, and working with communities on sexual health initiatives. However, I am quite excited to get back to air conditioning, ice cold water, and Chipotle 😉 
