This week I experienced traveling by train in a foreign country! We went to the Swiss border town, Aosta, which enchanted us with its quaint streets and quiet restaurants. The Alps directly peeked through the narrow streets, which was one of the most beautiful sights I’ve seen this trip. The food was uniquely comforting and warm to contrast the vast landscape, we had rich fondue and bouncy gnocchi. Before our weekend trip, a small group trip to a coffee shop stood out to me during the week. In the middle of our walking tour, the group decided to stop at a local coffee shop decorated as if it were from a storybook. It had exposed wooden tables and fruits and vegetables hanging throughout the small storefront, creating a rustic and elegant atmosphere. The coffee was a perfect pair to the people watching, and the feeling of community within our group reminded me of the kinships created thus far on this trip.