We made it through security and customs and we are ready to head back to Virginia. I don’t want to go back to the real world. Our week at Ballyfin was debatably the best week of my life thus far, and this summer has been one of the best. I’ll miss shooting skeet with Lionel, our butler, my dad and my uncle. I’ll miss Malcolm the bartender’s informative stories of Irish history. I’ll always remember the undying hospitality of the staff and the culinary perfection that came from the hands of Chef Ryan. I’m so grateful for wonderful Richard and Magdalena who were so ecstatic to have baby cousin Jake there to take care of and play with. It’s hard to fully express my gratitude for all the people who made this week so flawless. I believe that by the end of the week the staff became part of the family, and that’s so special. I can’t believe my European vacation is coming to a close, but I’m so excited to start co-op in New York City.
Mackenzie Nichols in Spain 