Location: K-town, Germany

So first blog, it's hard to think of what I should really blog about. So I've come to the conclusion that since this is a journal titled, "Where in the World is Sara D. Ray?" I should update on locations and such.

In December of 2005 I went "home" to Egypt to live with my parents for six months and save some money. I did a lot of travelling while I was there hitting up Luxor, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, etc. Hopefully I can get some pictures up here. Ok, trying, ahh, here we go.

I worked while there too, do not get me wrong, I was not a full moocher. Work, social life, school, it all happened, but it was probably well worth it.

Well I thought I was going to be returning to Arizona after I finished my adventures in Egypt to finish out my schooling , or as much as I could before preparing to leave on my mission. But just as life is full of surprises for EVERYONE it is no different for me. My parents got orders to move to Germany and upon much thought and prayer I decided it was the right place for me as well. I took a quick trip home to Arizona to spend time with friends and family where I probably had more fun than was needed. And yes, there is no right way to do a wrong thing, even when stealing a dog. ;)

I then ran off to Germany, yes, to some they would say I ran. I got to Germany and found out my father did not have a job. He had not be discharged, but hea had just been told he had a job, but in all actuality they promised this job to two different people. So upon arriving and getting our stuff and unpacking we were informed we may actually be moving again to more southern of Germany. Oh goodness! But before all this happened I was invited to go to Austria for a week long trip with the Young Single Adult group here. It was scary at first, Cody had not yet returned to AZ and yet he was not coming, I was afraid I was going to be the "odd one out". The picture to the right is the church in Salzberg, Austria, that was the place of Mozart's baptism I guess is what they call it. After I returned I was informed of Cody moving back to the states and I was sad, let us not lie to ourselves.

I then took a day trip to France to the city of Strasbourg. Nice quaint little city that houses one of the organs that Mozart actually played on. Along with one of the most impressive cathedrals I've seen! Why? It's tucked away behind a walkplatz, but you can't see it when walking that direction because the buildings keep it pretty well hidden, the picture does little to show off the amzingness of this dom, but we can only try.

Shortly after my careless running over 3 countries my family caught word on the day that my brother flew out that my father would be leaving as well. No worries though, it was just a month long and is now home safely.

Just prior to my college classes starting with University of Maryland University College (What a name huh?) I decided once again to go galavanting to Trier, one of the oldest cities in Germany once ruled by the Romans. I know, I know, what at one time or another WAS NOT ruled by the Romans? Anyhow, the city was nice, and I recently returned for another trip. Definately worth it. I see new and more things everytime.

I've been to Mainz, I've been to the Rhine river and seen close to 30 castles all while sailing the river on a wonderful boat. Oh Germany has so much to offer.

Now that I have gotten to see some things I think I will be held over for the next couple of months or so. I have been working towards my AA in Spanish language and Culture and I will have that completed by July, mid-August at the latest. In March I have plans to go to Spain for a class and then England in May and Norway in July/August. Oh what a wonderful life. Now that this blog has turned into a novel I will just have to finish this now so that I am not boring everyone.

Where in the World is Sara D. Ray? Now you know.