Paris is the midpoint of our trip, and it has definitely flown by. It still seems surreal to be so far from home, but seeing such huge travel landmarks really solidifies it. Most of the group travels in a weird half-exhausted, half-energized state that must be typical of tourists. The days are long, but all the sites we visit and talk about are too incredible not to be hyped up about. The historical weight of some of these places still amazes me and I feel like I can’t stay long enough to learn everything. We aren’t even done yet, but as we travel along, I catch myself making notes of the places I’ll revisit or need to see on my return trip someday.