WordCamp Europe is almost here! I fly out this afternoon — my first trip to Europe since before our kids were born, 13 years ago, when my husband and I travelled to France and Spain.
I’m kind of terrified. I don’t know the language, I haven’t prepared for travelling overseas at all, I’m speaking, and last night, as I printed my boarding passes, my husband asked, “Did you get a visa?”
Uhhhh. Do I need a visa?
My stomach turned and I raced to my laptop. No, I do not need a visa. But boy did that make me realize how I’ve been going non-stop right up until this trip. San Francisco for SupConf in late May, two weeks in Georgia and Florida to take our kids to see their grandparents (while I tried out digital nomadding) in early June, taking on a new role at work while on the road (I’m a team lead now!), and flying out this afternoon for WordCamp Europe. 😱
Despite my terror, I am so excited, y’all. Vienna! My former lead always talked about how amazing his Alpine water is in Vienna, so I can’t wait to test that out. And of course the city, and seeing so many colleagues, and Austria, and WORDCAMP EUROPE! Wow. I may have neglected the visa, but I did remember my camera.
Butterfly Mind 
No fears! You will love Vienna. No language issues, many people speak English. Beautiful city, friendly people.
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I wish you a wonderful travel. How lucky you are ! I know Salzburg and Innsbrück in Austria but I’ve never been to Vienna.
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Have a fantastic trip!
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So excited for you!
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We’ve never met but I feel so excited for you. What a wonderful opportunity. I’m envious…
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Pastries, don’t they have pastries? The class of baked goods with croissant, brioche, pain au lait, pain au chocolat, is called Viennoiseries here in France.
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