Corner Market

We stopped at a corner market to get some wine, and these two men were sitting at a table, enjoying their own beverages and each other’s company.

Posing with Rachel and Olivier

Rachel and Olivier strike some poses before we headed out to Donald’s Pub for the night. Playful, relaxed, and full of that easy energy that defined our time together in Tours.

With My “Sister” Rachel

With my “sister” Rachel. We had such a strong, easy bond from the moment I arrived — playful, supportive, and full of laughter. Sitting together like this felt completely natural. She really did become family to me.

Donald’s Pub for One Last Night

The familiar walls, the posters, the same tables where so many memories had been made. Sitting there knowing it was truly the end — the final evening in Europe — hit hard. This place had become part of the story, and saying goodbye to it felt like saying goodbye to the entire adventure.

My Friends around the Table

My Friends around the Table

Corrine and Lionel

My good friends Corrine and Lionel came to say goodbye to me. These two made my time in Tours so memorable. Saying goodbye to them on that last night felt bittersweet.