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When my Residency Card Comes in....

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I have felt so anxious lately with this upcoming immigration appointment next week, I have tried to put my mind into months AFTER I receive it.   I even told my attorney --- I cannot go back to Colorado, my life is here now!

So, trying to being positive, I have a list of places to travel to, which has changed month to month.    I see photos of Norway, and want to see those fjords, hear from friends that have been to Amsterdam, and need to go there.   I originally thought I would go to Croatia, but the flights were too expensive.   BUT, after looking at many cities, it was the jet fuel and summertime rates.

SO, asking you all - I would like to go somewhere in Europe, so where has been your favorite place to see?   Food, sights, climate, people?   When I went on the European tour in September, did see SOME of a few other countries, but still want to go back to most to see more.

Please share your thoughts!

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Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

I will add you to my daily prayer list Joan for favorable outcome for your appointment next week God willing!

Paris was beautiful in Springtime - the blooming fragrant flowers!- la tour Eiffel, sunset dinner cruise on the seine river, visiting the renovated Notre Dame Cathedral, spending time enjoying famous artworks at the Lourve museum ( don't try to take a flash photo of Mona Lisa - i got in trouble :( ,  Visiting Notre Dame,  eating freshly baked French Bread with French Wine at a local cafe, seeing the excessive opulence of the Palace at Versailles. Oh la la it was memorable!

Sincerely,

Grace

Aug 05, 2026 12:45 PM
Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Hello, Joan! You've got the right mindset—looking ahead to brighter days. 😊 Wishing you all the best at your appointment, and I hope you'll soon be planning that dream European vacation!

Aug 05, 2026 01:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- You will get your Residency card!!!   I don't know what I would suggest but I know the others will. 

Aug 05, 2026 03:56 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

I know you will get your residency card Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner ! Wishing you all the best at your appointment, and I hope you'll soon be planning many trips and you must go to Florence Italy and of course Athens Greece!

Aug 05, 2026 04:01 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

A lot of history and beauty to see in Italy and similar in Greece

Aug 05, 2026 04:02 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeff&Grace Safrin thank you for this.  Been to Paris 3 times, and every single time I have loved it.   It is the City of Love and so much to love there.

Aug 06, 2026 12:27 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lise, thank you, can't wait!

Aug 06, 2026 12:27 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy Streib have you been to Europe?

Aug 06, 2026 12:27 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I was hoping you would chime in, and know you have been to many places!  I have Florence on my list, but will add Athens.

Aug 06, 2026 12:28 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 haven't been to either, so they are both on my list.

Aug 06, 2026 12:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... for me Europe always starts and ends with Paris! Afterall, it is my second hometown after NY City. One can never go to Paris too many times. After Paris, it's Rome, Positano, Florence and Milan. If you're still in France, driving through the French countryside from one historic chateau to another is an amazing trip. I've driven through Switzerland several times and it never gets old (for me). Greece, where I've been a number of times, I can pass on. (But that's me.) 

Aug 06, 2026 04:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning! I've only been to a few places in Europe; Dubln, Liverpool, Gibraltar, Azores - the only one I'd return to is Azores. That was beautiful!! Not that there was anything wrong with the other places, but I've already seen them and they weren't that extraordinary. Liverpool was boring.

Aug 06, 2026 05:51 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I hope you get your residency card soon Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner now on my suggestions to visit in Europe will be: Munich, Germany. London, Ireland, Zurich (never been, but Bernie says is beautiful) 

Aug 06, 2026 08:06 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker I knew you had been all over, and was waiting for your recommendations - I too love Paris.   Would like to see Bordeaux, but hope it isn't all burned down by the time I get there, a very large fire outside the city right now.

Aug 06, 2026 08:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner hi Joan... it's crazy hot in Europe right now and you won't find much AC in many of the countries. The fires certainly aren't helping, nor the lack of water.

Aug 06, 2026 11:54 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kat Palmiotti the Azores are definitely on my list sooner than later too.  TY!

Aug 06, 2026 08:35 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Kat Palmiotti other than there have been two 5.0+ earthquakes in the Azores.

Aug 07, 2026 04:02 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - yikes!

Aug 07, 2026 04:36 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Abby Stiller I went to Munich and Zurich this past September, and actually Prague and Vienna, which were absolutely beautiful.   Have been to Ireland too, just never made it to the south parts, so need to get there too.

Aug 06, 2026 08:36 AM
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