I legitimately imaged the Eiffel tower being around the same size of the 165-foot water tower in my hometown… Needless to say, my jaw dropped as I gazed upon this nearly 1,000 foot golden beauty. I felt chills surround my body the closer we walked towards the tower. It was the first time I realized I was abroad, and seeing something most will not ever get to see. In the courtyard just behind the Eiffel tower was like nothing I’ve ever witnessed before. The people. The music. The dancing. The celebrating. We were living.