May 4 - Weekly Goals

Hi Everyone!  I'm back in the states and can't wait to share some travel-related posts with you.  I have a whole week planned out with different travel topics next week.  I hope you enjoy!  If you have any specific questions or things you'd like me to talk about, please let me know or send me an email!

For now, I wanted to share one picture from each country.  They were all so beautiful and it's impossible for me to say which was my favorite!
hiking in mallorca
hiking in Mallorca

turning torso sweden
Turning Torso in Sweden

church of our saviour copenhagen
Top of Church of Our Saviour in Denmark

I'm off to the dentist this morning (WHY did I schedule an 8AM appointment to get a cavity re-filled the day I got back?) so I'll leave you with my plan for the week! 

Monday : 4.5 miles
Tuesday : Centergy
Wednesday : 40 minute tempo
Thursday : Power + 3 miles
Friday : Spinning
Saturday : 5 miles
Sunday : 10 miles

Hope you all have a great week!

Comments

  1. LesleyMay 4, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Two of 3 countries I've been to. I would love to get to Spain one day.

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 5, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Spain is incredible! I highly recommend it. I would suggest visiting Mallorca for a beautiful, authentic experience, or staying on the mainland for more variety!

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  2. Gina DailyMay 4, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    What AMAZING pictures!!! The "Turning Torso" in Sweden- how have I never heard of that before? What a cool building! And here's to hoping that your week is UPHILL from starting with a filling on a Monday morning. UGH!!
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 5, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Thanks Gina! The building was so cool and is actually the tallest building in the Nordic countries!

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  3. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Welcome home! We missed you :-) These pics are gorgeous. The first one especially is awesome! I can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of details, please!

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM

      You're so sweet Jennifer! You'll get travel post overload coming soon, I promise :)

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  4. PeggyMay 6, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I'm so glad you had such a fun journey. The pictures are beautiful. My first glimpse of Demark was the red tiled roofs as we were flying in. Loved it.

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