July 3, 2011
Today was such an amazing day!! We got to sleep in for a little while because we went to Hard Rock Cafe last night at 1:30 and didn't get back until around 3! So we slept in a little bit and then we all got up and got ready. We drove the car and parked near the Sagrada Familia. We grabbed a couple pastries as we walked towards it which were delicious! And then I got to cross la Sagrada Familia off of my Places to See Before I Die List! It was incredible! It was so much bigger than I expected it to be! The architecture was amazing and it was beautiful! We got to take an elevator to the top of one of towers and look out over Barcelona. The view was gorgeous and it was so cool to be so high up! I'm so glad that we were able to go. It was definitely worth it!
After the cathedral, we went to a park that Gaudí designed. We wandered around there for a little while. As we were leaving, a girl came up to me and asked if she could interview me for a documentary class that she's in. There were two other girls with her with huge camera equipment that filmed while she asked me questions about why I take pictures, so that was kind of interesting.
Then we went and drove past an apartment building that Gaudí designed that is wavy and looks super cool!
Then we went and found La Rambla, which is a long street filled with shops. We just wandered around there, looking around and watching all of the different street performers. We also ate dinner on this street.
Afterwards, we drove past the FC Barcelona soccer stadium! It was huuuuuge! Barcelona is the current European champion of soccer. I was here for two of the games that they played in, so that was cool!
Then we came home and packed up our stuff. I can't believe I go home tomorrow. I have been in Spain for over 9 weeks and it feels like I just got here last week! I'm excited to go home, but I think I will miss Spain! Ahhhh!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
July 3, 2011
July 3, 2011
Today was such an amazing day!! We got to sleep in for a little while because we went to Hard Rock Cafe last night at 1:30 and didn't get back until around 3! So we slept in a little bit and then we all got up and got ready. We drove the car and parked near the Sagrada Familia. We grabbed a couple pastries as we walked towards it which were delicious! And then I got to cross la Sagrada Familia off of my Places to See Before I Die List! It was incredible! It was so much bigger than I expected it to be! The architecture was amazing and it was beautiful! We got to take an elevator to the top of one of towers and look out over Barcelona. The view was gorgeous and it was so cool to be so high up! I'm so glad that we were able to go. It was definitely worth it!
After the cathedral, we went to a park that Gaudí designed. We wandered around there for a little while. As we were leaving, a girl came up to me and asked if she could interview me for a documentary class that she's in. There were two other girls with her with huge camera equipment that filmed while she asked me questions about why I take pictures, so that was kind of interesting.
Then we went and drove past an apartment building that Gaudí designed that is wavy and looks super cool!
Then we went and found La Rambla, which is a long street filled with shops. We just wandered around there, looking around and watching all of the different street performers. We also ate dinner on this street.
Afterwards, we drove past the FC Barcelona soccer stadium! It was huuuuuge! Barcelona is the current European champion of soccer. I was here for two of the games that they played in, so that was cool!
Then we came home and packed up our stuff. I can't believe I go home tomorrow. I have been in Spain for over 9 weeks and it feels like I just got here last week! I'm excited to go home, but I think I will miss Spain! Ahhhh!
Today was such an amazing day!! We got to sleep in for a little while because we went to Hard Rock Cafe last night at 1:30 and didn't get back until around 3! So we slept in a little bit and then we all got up and got ready. We drove the car and parked near the Sagrada Familia. We grabbed a couple pastries as we walked towards it which were delicious! And then I got to cross la Sagrada Familia off of my Places to See Before I Die List! It was incredible! It was so much bigger than I expected it to be! The architecture was amazing and it was beautiful! We got to take an elevator to the top of one of towers and look out over Barcelona. The view was gorgeous and it was so cool to be so high up! I'm so glad that we were able to go. It was definitely worth it!
After the cathedral, we went to a park that Gaudí designed. We wandered around there for a little while. As we were leaving, a girl came up to me and asked if she could interview me for a documentary class that she's in. There were two other girls with her with huge camera equipment that filmed while she asked me questions about why I take pictures, so that was kind of interesting.
Then we went and drove past an apartment building that Gaudí designed that is wavy and looks super cool!
Then we went and found La Rambla, which is a long street filled with shops. We just wandered around there, looking around and watching all of the different street performers. We also ate dinner on this street.
Afterwards, we drove past the FC Barcelona soccer stadium! It was huuuuuge! Barcelona is the current European champion of soccer. I was here for two of the games that they played in, so that was cool!
Then we came home and packed up our stuff. I can't believe I go home tomorrow. I have been in Spain for over 9 weeks and it feels like I just got here last week! I'm excited to go home, but I think I will miss Spain! Ahhhh!
July 2, 2011
July 2, 2011
Today was a relaxing day. We got up and headed out to Nerja. We went to a different beach to try it out. It was nice, but crowded. And it had lots of topless ladies. Jill, Spence, and I went and got pizza for lunch and it was great! Then we went to the beach we were at earlier. We played a couple games and laid out for a while.
We got home and showered and then we packed up our suitcases. Then, we went to the airport. We boarded our flight to Barcelona, where we are now! I'm looking forward to spending the day here tomorrow! It's crazy, though, because they speak Catalan here. It's a dialect if Spanish but it is super different! We will have to see how that goes! We rented a car and its some sort of European Chevy crossover and we had to fit seven of us and our suitcases in the car! It was an adventure! Now I am just sitting in the car, waiting for my dad to check us into our hotel. It's after 1 AM and I am starving! Well, good night!
Today was a relaxing day. We got up and headed out to Nerja. We went to a different beach to try it out. It was nice, but crowded. And it had lots of topless ladies. Jill, Spence, and I went and got pizza for lunch and it was great! Then we went to the beach we were at earlier. We played a couple games and laid out for a while.
We got home and showered and then we packed up our suitcases. Then, we went to the airport. We boarded our flight to Barcelona, where we are now! I'm looking forward to spending the day here tomorrow! It's crazy, though, because they speak Catalan here. It's a dialect if Spanish but it is super different! We will have to see how that goes! We rented a car and its some sort of European Chevy crossover and we had to fit seven of us and our suitcases in the car! It was an adventure! Now I am just sitting in the car, waiting for my dad to check us into our hotel. It's after 1 AM and I am starving! Well, good night!
July 1, 2011
July 1, 2011
Today was a busy day! We woke up early and set out for Tarifa, where we caught our ferry to Morocco. As we left Tarifa, they stamped my passport and then as we were about to leave the ferry in Morocco, they stamped it again. They did the same thing on the way back so I got 4 stamps in my passport today!
Anyway... I HAVE NOW BEEN TO AFRICA! I can't believe it! I always thought that when I went to Africa it would be Ghana or Egypt and that it would be a ways in the future, but I got to go today! As we were getting off the boat, a man came up to us and offered to be our tour guide for the day for 20€. Because we had no idea what we were doing, we thought it would be a good idea to have him show us around. He took us through some streets and showed us some interesting shops. The. He took us to the market. It was very interesting. I had been to a couple fresh-air markets in Spain, but these were nothing like them. It was so unsanitary and it smelled disgusting! It really did give me a sense of how people in third-world countries live. Then he took us to a rug shop where we spent quite a bit of time. My parents and Deej and Whit both bought rugs. Then our guide took us into a little souvenir shop. We spent a little time in there, but I didn't buy anything.
When we came out of the shop, we were swarmed with little street vendors. Word must have gotten out that we were in there and that we had already bought some stuff because when we came out, they pounced on us. And they wouldn't leave us alone! We would tell them no but they would just keep following us! So we just walked back to the ferry. It was only around 3 in the afternoon, but we couldn't handle it.
Whitney wasn't happy that we were leaving so early but my family didn't feel comfortable eating the food there after seeing the market and everyone was hungry. So it was probably best that we left. We got a couple snacks on the ferry to tide us over until dinner.
Once we got in the car, we started driving to Júzcar. I had heard about it so I wanted to go see it. A new Smurfs movie was just made (Los Pitufos in Spanish) and it was filmed in Júzcar so the whole town is painted blue! The only problem is that it's up in the mountains so the drive there was kinda scary. But we found it and I was so cool to see! Then we drove to Ronda where we saw the bridge and ate dinner.
Then we drove home. We played lots of fun games in the car on the way home to keep dad awake. Well good night!
PS. There were stray cats everywhere today! Jill and I counted 16!!
PPS. There were so many boys today that would try and flirt with me and Jill and it was hilarious! Most didn't know a lot of English so I got "Lady! Do you love me?" and "Hi sweetheart" and "Bella, bonjour!" It was so hard not to bust up laughing!
Today was a busy day! We woke up early and set out for Tarifa, where we caught our ferry to Morocco. As we left Tarifa, they stamped my passport and then as we were about to leave the ferry in Morocco, they stamped it again. They did the same thing on the way back so I got 4 stamps in my passport today!
Anyway... I HAVE NOW BEEN TO AFRICA! I can't believe it! I always thought that when I went to Africa it would be Ghana or Egypt and that it would be a ways in the future, but I got to go today! As we were getting off the boat, a man came up to us and offered to be our tour guide for the day for 20€. Because we had no idea what we were doing, we thought it would be a good idea to have him show us around. He took us through some streets and showed us some interesting shops. The. He took us to the market. It was very interesting. I had been to a couple fresh-air markets in Spain, but these were nothing like them. It was so unsanitary and it smelled disgusting! It really did give me a sense of how people in third-world countries live. Then he took us to a rug shop where we spent quite a bit of time. My parents and Deej and Whit both bought rugs. Then our guide took us into a little souvenir shop. We spent a little time in there, but I didn't buy anything.
When we came out of the shop, we were swarmed with little street vendors. Word must have gotten out that we were in there and that we had already bought some stuff because when we came out, they pounced on us. And they wouldn't leave us alone! We would tell them no but they would just keep following us! So we just walked back to the ferry. It was only around 3 in the afternoon, but we couldn't handle it.
Whitney wasn't happy that we were leaving so early but my family didn't feel comfortable eating the food there after seeing the market and everyone was hungry. So it was probably best that we left. We got a couple snacks on the ferry to tide us over until dinner.
Once we got in the car, we started driving to Júzcar. I had heard about it so I wanted to go see it. A new Smurfs movie was just made (Los Pitufos in Spanish) and it was filmed in Júzcar so the whole town is painted blue! The only problem is that it's up in the mountains so the drive there was kinda scary. But we found it and I was so cool to see! Then we drove to Ronda where we saw the bridge and ate dinner.
Then we drove home. We played lots of fun games in the car on the way home to keep dad awake. Well good night!
PS. There were stray cats everywhere today! Jill and I counted 16!!
PPS. There were so many boys today that would try and flirt with me and Jill and it was hilarious! Most didn't know a lot of English so I got "Lady! Do you love me?" and "Hi sweetheart" and "Bella, bonjour!" It was so hard not to bust up laughing!
June 30, 2011
June 30, 2011
Today was a really slow day. First, we stopped at a supermarket to get some snacks and food so we don't have to buy every meal. I introduced my family to some of the foods that I have been eating for two months so that was fun.
Then we planned on driving to Tarifa to buy tickets and then go to the beach. But when we were half way there we remembered that we had forgotten our passports, so we had to turn around and get our passports. Then, we drove to Tarifa to buy our tickets for Morocco tomorrow. I'm soooo excited for Morocco! We got our tickets for the ferry that leaves at 10, so it's going to be an early day tomorrow.
Because it was already so late, we decided not to go to Morocco and go to Gibraltar instead. So, technically, I was in the United Kingdom today because Gibraltar is owned by the UK. So we got there and power-walked to the cable car station because we were afraid that it was going to close. Gibraltar is a little jut of land off of Spain and it is a little town surrounded by this tall mountain that is just straight up, called the Rock of Gibraltar. So we walked for forever and finally made it to the cable car station and got a cable car up to the top. The reason we wanted to go up was because they have monkeys up there. So here I am, thinking that it's going to be like Bear Park in Montana where you have to search to find what you're looking for. But oh no! There were monkeys EVERYWHERE! We were just wandering around and taking pictures and I actually got to pet a couple! There were a couple tiny babies with there moms and the babies were so cute! They were so small and just had black hair all over! You couldn't get too close though or else the parents would start making sounds at you. Whit was sitting next to one and it started playing with her camera case. Then it tried to steal it so she grabbed it and it was like they were playing tug-o-war! Then another monkey came up behind her and pulled her hair! Then, my dad was bending down by one to have my take a picture of him with the monkey and then it jumped onto his back and started unzipping his backpack! They warned us that they were good pickpockets, but I had no idea! Ha ha then Whit and I were taking picture of a mom and dad and a little baby and Spence was walking towards us. Whit got a little too close to the baby and the parents started making noises at her and then all of the sudden, a monkey swings out of the tree, runs up, and slaps and pinches Spence's leg!! It was hilarious! Then, just as we were about to leave, Whit and I were sitting on the little wall/bench and this monkey came up behind us and it just jumped up on my shoulder! I was so surprised! Then it started going through my hair, like they do to each other, looking for bugs! Luckily, the monkey didn't find any, so he hopped off my shoulder, onto Whit's head, and then into the tree! It was soooo cool! Then we took the cable car back down and got in the car.
My dad had made reservations for a Flamenco show so we went out in search of the theater. We couldn't find it so we just ended up eating at a restaurant and then driving home!
It was such a fun day! It started off super slow but the monkeys made it all worth it!
Today was a really slow day. First, we stopped at a supermarket to get some snacks and food so we don't have to buy every meal. I introduced my family to some of the foods that I have been eating for two months so that was fun.
Then we planned on driving to Tarifa to buy tickets and then go to the beach. But when we were half way there we remembered that we had forgotten our passports, so we had to turn around and get our passports. Then, we drove to Tarifa to buy our tickets for Morocco tomorrow. I'm soooo excited for Morocco! We got our tickets for the ferry that leaves at 10, so it's going to be an early day tomorrow.
Because it was already so late, we decided not to go to Morocco and go to Gibraltar instead. So, technically, I was in the United Kingdom today because Gibraltar is owned by the UK. So we got there and power-walked to the cable car station because we were afraid that it was going to close. Gibraltar is a little jut of land off of Spain and it is a little town surrounded by this tall mountain that is just straight up, called the Rock of Gibraltar. So we walked for forever and finally made it to the cable car station and got a cable car up to the top. The reason we wanted to go up was because they have monkeys up there. So here I am, thinking that it's going to be like Bear Park in Montana where you have to search to find what you're looking for. But oh no! There were monkeys EVERYWHERE! We were just wandering around and taking pictures and I actually got to pet a couple! There were a couple tiny babies with there moms and the babies were so cute! They were so small and just had black hair all over! You couldn't get too close though or else the parents would start making sounds at you. Whit was sitting next to one and it started playing with her camera case. Then it tried to steal it so she grabbed it and it was like they were playing tug-o-war! Then another monkey came up behind her and pulled her hair! Then, my dad was bending down by one to have my take a picture of him with the monkey and then it jumped onto his back and started unzipping his backpack! They warned us that they were good pickpockets, but I had no idea! Ha ha then Whit and I were taking picture of a mom and dad and a little baby and Spence was walking towards us. Whit got a little too close to the baby and the parents started making noises at her and then all of the sudden, a monkey swings out of the tree, runs up, and slaps and pinches Spence's leg!! It was hilarious! Then, just as we were about to leave, Whit and I were sitting on the little wall/bench and this monkey came up behind us and it just jumped up on my shoulder! I was so surprised! Then it started going through my hair, like they do to each other, looking for bugs! Luckily, the monkey didn't find any, so he hopped off my shoulder, onto Whit's head, and then into the tree! It was soooo cool! Then we took the cable car back down and got in the car.
My dad had made reservations for a Flamenco show so we went out in search of the theater. We couldn't find it so we just ended up eating at a restaurant and then driving home!
It was such a fun day! It started off super slow but the monkeys made it all worth it!
June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011
Today was another great day! We woke up relatively early and headed out for Granada. We got there in the morning and we just wandered around some shops and went to the fruit market. For lunch, we went to the same kebab place that I went when I was in Granada 2 and a half weeks. It was great. We wandered around some more shops and then took a bus ride up to the Alhambra. My family toured the Alhambra and they loved it. It was fun to see it again. We used our handy Rick Steves' book to learn more about it so it was really interesting.
Afterwards, we got our car, which we had parked up by the Alhambra. We moved it down towards the center of town. Then we got out and went to dinner. I directed us to the another one of the restaurants that I ate at when I was there last. It was fabulous.
Then we hurried up to the Plaza of St. Nicholas to see the Puesta del Sol, when the sunset casts an orange glow on the Alhambra. We got lemon-mint slushies and ice cream and watched the sunset. It was cool, but not as cool as I expected it to be. It was kind of hazy. But we did get to see it all lit up at night, so that was cool.
After we got down to the car, we set out to find the missionaries' apartment. The Petersons had given my mom a package to deliver to Craig while we were in Granada. So we found the apartment and got to talk to him for a while. It was fun to see him! It kinda made it more real to me. I imagine my friends on missions, but when I actually see someone that I went to school with out in the field with his his shirt, tie, and tag on, it all becomes so much more real. Once again, I am reminded of just how grateful I am that my friends are serving missions.
I slept the whole way home because I was exhausted!! Well, ciao!
Today was another great day! We woke up relatively early and headed out for Granada. We got there in the morning and we just wandered around some shops and went to the fruit market. For lunch, we went to the same kebab place that I went when I was in Granada 2 and a half weeks. It was great. We wandered around some more shops and then took a bus ride up to the Alhambra. My family toured the Alhambra and they loved it. It was fun to see it again. We used our handy Rick Steves' book to learn more about it so it was really interesting.
Afterwards, we got our car, which we had parked up by the Alhambra. We moved it down towards the center of town. Then we got out and went to dinner. I directed us to the another one of the restaurants that I ate at when I was there last. It was fabulous.
Then we hurried up to the Plaza of St. Nicholas to see the Puesta del Sol, when the sunset casts an orange glow on the Alhambra. We got lemon-mint slushies and ice cream and watched the sunset. It was cool, but not as cool as I expected it to be. It was kind of hazy. But we did get to see it all lit up at night, so that was cool.
After we got down to the car, we set out to find the missionaries' apartment. The Petersons had given my mom a package to deliver to Craig while we were in Granada. So we found the apartment and got to talk to him for a while. It was fun to see him! It kinda made it more real to me. I imagine my friends on missions, but when I actually see someone that I went to school with out in the field with his his shirt, tie, and tag on, it all becomes so much more real. Once again, I am reminded of just how grateful I am that my friends are serving missions.
I slept the whole way home because I was exhausted!! Well, ciao!
June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
Today was a wonderfully relaxing day. We slept in until noon and then we all got up and put our swimsuits on. We all loaded into the car and headed out to Nerja, a beach on the Mediterranean. After a one hour drive, we arrived. We went to a lookout point where you can see the coast for miles in either direction! It was absolutely gorgeous! We made our way down to the beach and spent the whole day there. The beach had little, tiny, smooth pebbles instead of sand and I loved it! It was just as soft, but it didn't stick to you like regular sand does. It also made the water super blue and clear!
We spent the day swimming, laying out, and playing games. We went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and then drove home. It was a wonderful day!
Today was a wonderfully relaxing day. We slept in until noon and then we all got up and put our swimsuits on. We all loaded into the car and headed out to Nerja, a beach on the Mediterranean. After a one hour drive, we arrived. We went to a lookout point where you can see the coast for miles in either direction! It was absolutely gorgeous! We made our way down to the beach and spent the whole day there. The beach had little, tiny, smooth pebbles instead of sand and I loved it! It was just as soft, but it didn't stick to you like regular sand does. It also made the water super blue and clear!
We spent the day swimming, laying out, and playing games. We went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and then drove home. It was a wonderful day!
June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011
Today... MY FAMILY ARRIVED!! They had said that they would try to be there by ten so I woke up at 8 so that I could be ready when they got there. So we went to breakfast and then we had to move all of our things to Liliana's room so that we could check out of our rooms. I had already packed up my bags, so I just waited for everyone to pack up their bags. And I was just waiting...
At 12:30, my family finally arrived!! I ran out to the car and hugged my dad through the window because I was soooo anxious! I was so excited I started to cry! I just couldn't help it! So we went to the beach so that I could say goodbye and my family could meet everyone. It was sad to say goodbye, but I was just so happy that my family had finally come that it masked it. We went and collected all of my bags from Liliana's room and then headed out.
We drove for a few hours and arrived in Sevilla. I felt like I was back home!! I showed my family where my apartment was and where I went to school, where I ran into Marina from my class, and then we went to go see the cathedral. Unfortunately, there was some sort of church service going on so the cathedral was closed! I felt bad for the fam because I had seen it before but besides my dad, no one else had. So instead, we went to the Real Alcazar. The Alcazar has been one of my favorite things that I have seen in the two months I have been here so I didn't mind seeing it again.
Afterwards, my dad got the girls a carriage that took us on a little loop around Sevilla. It was so fun!
Once we got back, we started walking to the Plaza de España. On the way there, I ran into Rosa from my class! Once we got to the plaza, we wandered around for a while and then we wandered through a little neighborhood by the plaza. We ate dinner at a little restaurant where we just got lots of tapas and shared.
After some ice cream, we started driving home. Everyone was so tired and I got nominated to keep dad awake while we drove back. I was soooo tired and it was so hard to stay awake! When we were about thirty minutes from home, mom and DJ woke up so I fell asleep.
Now it's about three AM and I'm tired! Good night!
Today... MY FAMILY ARRIVED!! They had said that they would try to be there by ten so I woke up at 8 so that I could be ready when they got there. So we went to breakfast and then we had to move all of our things to Liliana's room so that we could check out of our rooms. I had already packed up my bags, so I just waited for everyone to pack up their bags. And I was just waiting...
At 12:30, my family finally arrived!! I ran out to the car and hugged my dad through the window because I was soooo anxious! I was so excited I started to cry! I just couldn't help it! So we went to the beach so that I could say goodbye and my family could meet everyone. It was sad to say goodbye, but I was just so happy that my family had finally come that it masked it. We went and collected all of my bags from Liliana's room and then headed out.
We drove for a few hours and arrived in Sevilla. I felt like I was back home!! I showed my family where my apartment was and where I went to school, where I ran into Marina from my class, and then we went to go see the cathedral. Unfortunately, there was some sort of church service going on so the cathedral was closed! I felt bad for the fam because I had seen it before but besides my dad, no one else had. So instead, we went to the Real Alcazar. The Alcazar has been one of my favorite things that I have seen in the two months I have been here so I didn't mind seeing it again.
Afterwards, my dad got the girls a carriage that took us on a little loop around Sevilla. It was so fun!
Once we got back, we started walking to the Plaza de España. On the way there, I ran into Rosa from my class! Once we got to the plaza, we wandered around for a while and then we wandered through a little neighborhood by the plaza. We ate dinner at a little restaurant where we just got lots of tapas and shared.
After some ice cream, we started driving home. Everyone was so tired and I got nominated to keep dad awake while we drove back. I was soooo tired and it was so hard to stay awake! When we were about thirty minutes from home, mom and DJ woke up so I fell asleep.
Now it's about three AM and I'm tired! Good night!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 26, 2011
June 26, 2011
Today was a fun, relaxed day. We got to sleep in and then we went down to breakfast. Then we went down to the beach. The waves today were HUGE! I got thrashed around so much and got so much salt water in my mouth but it was still so fun!
Around two, we went in for lunch. I wasn't very hungry so I didn't eat much. Afterwards, Alan, Daniel, Briana, and Kristin wanted to watch a movie. We started watching Stardust but I fell asleep. When I woke up, the movie was still going but I was cold so I went out to the balcony and read in the sun.
A little later, we went wandering down the boardwalk. We looked in a few shops but then we found a pizza shop so we ordered a couple pizzas to go and then went back to the balcony to eat it. It was fun.
Then we went and got ice cream and walked down to the beach and walked in the water. It was very enjoyable.
At 11:15, I got to Skype with my family! It's crazy because they are now in Spain!! I can't wait to see them!
Afterwards, we watched The Office on Briana's laptop until late! And now I'm tired! Adios!
Today was a fun, relaxed day. We got to sleep in and then we went down to breakfast. Then we went down to the beach. The waves today were HUGE! I got thrashed around so much and got so much salt water in my mouth but it was still so fun!
Around two, we went in for lunch. I wasn't very hungry so I didn't eat much. Afterwards, Alan, Daniel, Briana, and Kristin wanted to watch a movie. We started watching Stardust but I fell asleep. When I woke up, the movie was still going but I was cold so I went out to the balcony and read in the sun.
A little later, we went wandering down the boardwalk. We looked in a few shops but then we found a pizza shop so we ordered a couple pizzas to go and then went back to the balcony to eat it. It was fun.
Then we went and got ice cream and walked down to the beach and walked in the water. It was very enjoyable.
At 11:15, I got to Skype with my family! It's crazy because they are now in Spain!! I can't wait to see them!
Afterwards, we watched The Office on Briana's laptop until late! And now I'm tired! Adios!
June 25, 2011
June 25, 2011
What a day! We woke up this morning, got ready, got all of our things together and said goodbye. I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It was sad to say goodbye to Mercedes, but I am so excited to go to the beach and then see my family!
I loaded my bags on the bus (all four of them :)) and then we started driving. There was a crazy bus accident on the freeway so traffic was slow. Eventually, we made it to the monastery where Christopher Columbus left his child when he sailed to America. They also have life-size replicas of Columbus's ships that we got to walk around on. We took lots of pictures and had lots of fun.
Then we drove a little but longer to Lepe, where our hotel is. Lepe is a little beach town and the weather is wonderful! So much cooler than Sevilla, but it's still hot! I like it! Our hotel is a two star this time, so it's a nice upgrade. It's funny because I don't know if it has been on purpose but the 3 hotels that we have stayed in have all had single beds. I swear in the US, they are always double beds.
So we got to our hotel, and went to find a place to eat. We went to a little hamburger restaurant that was good. Then we went back to the hotel, changed into our swimsuits, and hit the beach. The beach is super shelly an the water isn't super clear, but it's a beach nonetheless. There was also a MASSIVE jelly fish that got washed up on the beach so we got to look at it up close. It was cool but freaky! We swam a little and played cards and just talked. It was fun.
Then we came back to the hotel, showered off, and went to dinner. The hotel has a dinner buffet, but it was sub par. But oh well. Afterwards, we went walking around the beach and took some pictures.
We came back and watched 17 Again in Alan and Daniel's room. They had never seen it, so it was funny. After the movie, I fell asleep on Alan's bed for forever! We finally came back to our room around 2 and now I'm dead tired! Good night!
What a day! We woke up this morning, got ready, got all of our things together and said goodbye. I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It was sad to say goodbye to Mercedes, but I am so excited to go to the beach and then see my family!
I loaded my bags on the bus (all four of them :)) and then we started driving. There was a crazy bus accident on the freeway so traffic was slow. Eventually, we made it to the monastery where Christopher Columbus left his child when he sailed to America. They also have life-size replicas of Columbus's ships that we got to walk around on. We took lots of pictures and had lots of fun.
Then we drove a little but longer to Lepe, where our hotel is. Lepe is a little beach town and the weather is wonderful! So much cooler than Sevilla, but it's still hot! I like it! Our hotel is a two star this time, so it's a nice upgrade. It's funny because I don't know if it has been on purpose but the 3 hotels that we have stayed in have all had single beds. I swear in the US, they are always double beds.
So we got to our hotel, and went to find a place to eat. We went to a little hamburger restaurant that was good. Then we went back to the hotel, changed into our swimsuits, and hit the beach. The beach is super shelly an the water isn't super clear, but it's a beach nonetheless. There was also a MASSIVE jelly fish that got washed up on the beach so we got to look at it up close. It was cool but freaky! We swam a little and played cards and just talked. It was fun.
Then we came back to the hotel, showered off, and went to dinner. The hotel has a dinner buffet, but it was sub par. But oh well. Afterwards, we went walking around the beach and took some pictures.
We came back and watched 17 Again in Alan and Daniel's room. They had never seen it, so it was funny. After the movie, I fell asleep on Alan's bed for forever! We finally came back to our room around 2 and now I'm dead tired! Good night!
Friday, June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
Today was my las day in Sevilla! I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It has gone by so fast! I'll be home before I know it! Just ten more days!
My last day of classes went well. I took a test in my grammar class that went más o menos bien. I also had an interview with Liliana so she could test my communication skills. I think it went well. I got a picture with my class, so that's good.
After class, I had lunch with Adelay and Juan. Juan is the cutest kid ever! After we finished, I went into our room to pack and about fifteen minutes later, Juan came in and started talking to me and then he saw my iPod so I let him play games on my iPad while I packed. It was good to have some company while I packed :)
Then I went and bought some last minute souvenirs and then went to the school. I emailed my mom and then hung out on the roof for a while. Around 7, I came home. I put the citations in my paper and then emailed it to Liliana. Then Adelay and I walked around the house and took pictures of our apartment. I never did this in Salamanca and I am kinda upset!
Because it's our last night, Mercedes took us out to eat. She took us to this pizzeria that always smells so good when I walk by! We split a salad and 2 pizzas. It was delicious!
Then we came home and had chocolate natilla for dessert, which is basically chocolate pudding but better. Then we took pictures with Mercedes.
Now I'm all ready for bed. I can't believe that I'm almost done here. At first it was going really slow, but the last month has flown past! I can't believe that I get to see my family in 3 days and that I will be home in 10! Its unbelievable! I have had the most wonderful experiences here. Now I get to go relax at the beach for the weekend and then have fun with my family. I can't wait! Hasta mañana!
Oh and the demo derby is in one month! So excited!!
Today was my las day in Sevilla! I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It has gone by so fast! I'll be home before I know it! Just ten more days!
My last day of classes went well. I took a test in my grammar class that went más o menos bien. I also had an interview with Liliana so she could test my communication skills. I think it went well. I got a picture with my class, so that's good.
After class, I had lunch with Adelay and Juan. Juan is the cutest kid ever! After we finished, I went into our room to pack and about fifteen minutes later, Juan came in and started talking to me and then he saw my iPod so I let him play games on my iPad while I packed. It was good to have some company while I packed :)
Then I went and bought some last minute souvenirs and then went to the school. I emailed my mom and then hung out on the roof for a while. Around 7, I came home. I put the citations in my paper and then emailed it to Liliana. Then Adelay and I walked around the house and took pictures of our apartment. I never did this in Salamanca and I am kinda upset!
Because it's our last night, Mercedes took us out to eat. She took us to this pizzeria that always smells so good when I walk by! We split a salad and 2 pizzas. It was delicious!
Then we came home and had chocolate natilla for dessert, which is basically chocolate pudding but better. Then we took pictures with Mercedes.
Now I'm all ready for bed. I can't believe that I'm almost done here. At first it was going really slow, but the last month has flown past! I can't believe that I get to see my family in 3 days and that I will be home in 10! Its unbelievable! I have had the most wonderful experiences here. Now I get to go relax at the beach for the weekend and then have fun with my family. I can't wait! Hasta mañana!
Oh and the demo derby is in one month! So excited!!
July 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Today was a fun day! Because it was Corpus Cristi, a Catholic holiday in Sevilla, we didn't have school. So, Liliana decided we would go to Ronda for the day. We met up in Plaza Nueva at 9 and then started walking to the bus station. They were having a HUGE procession for Corpus so we had to navigate through tons of people. Good thing the halls of LP taught me well. The procession was in front of the cathedral and they had chairs lining either side like a parade. The ground was covered in some green plant, it looked like rosemary or pine needles. Then the people participating were all in suits or dresses carrying candles. Some of the boys were good looking, but they aren't Mormon boys ha ha
We made it to the bus station just in time and board our bus. The ride there was an adventure. The road was super windy and bumpy. A few of us started to feel car sick, including me :( But we made it safely!
Ronda is a beautiful city! It had this crazy bridge that was soooo tall! Ronda is also one of the cities that has a ton of the little white houses on the hillside. It was beautiful! We made a big circle around the city and it was gorgeous! Ronda is an outcrop of land so on three sides, it's sheer cliffs for hundreds of feet! It's kinda scary!
Our bus to come home left at 6. The bus was crowded so Kristen and I had to sit in the very back, which was actually really nice. I started reading and I got tired, so I just put my head in the corner and fell asleep for an hour! It felt so good! When I woke up, we only had about ten minutes left!
When we got back, Mercedes had made us dinner and put it in the fridge. Her grandson was having a birthday so she wasn't here. So we ate and then I finished my paper. I got all ready for bed and studied and now it's after midnight and I'm not even tired because of my nap! But I will just read until I fall asleep! I leave Sevilla in a day and a half and I can't believe it! Then I get to see my family in 3 and a half and I will be home in 11 days!! Crazy stuff! Ciao!
Today was a fun day! Because it was Corpus Cristi, a Catholic holiday in Sevilla, we didn't have school. So, Liliana decided we would go to Ronda for the day. We met up in Plaza Nueva at 9 and then started walking to the bus station. They were having a HUGE procession for Corpus so we had to navigate through tons of people. Good thing the halls of LP taught me well. The procession was in front of the cathedral and they had chairs lining either side like a parade. The ground was covered in some green plant, it looked like rosemary or pine needles. Then the people participating were all in suits or dresses carrying candles. Some of the boys were good looking, but they aren't Mormon boys ha ha
We made it to the bus station just in time and board our bus. The ride there was an adventure. The road was super windy and bumpy. A few of us started to feel car sick, including me :( But we made it safely!
Ronda is a beautiful city! It had this crazy bridge that was soooo tall! Ronda is also one of the cities that has a ton of the little white houses on the hillside. It was beautiful! We made a big circle around the city and it was gorgeous! Ronda is an outcrop of land so on three sides, it's sheer cliffs for hundreds of feet! It's kinda scary!
Our bus to come home left at 6. The bus was crowded so Kristen and I had to sit in the very back, which was actually really nice. I started reading and I got tired, so I just put my head in the corner and fell asleep for an hour! It felt so good! When I woke up, we only had about ten minutes left!
When we got back, Mercedes had made us dinner and put it in the fridge. Her grandson was having a birthday so she wasn't here. So we ate and then I finished my paper. I got all ready for bed and studied and now it's after midnight and I'm not even tired because of my nap! But I will just read until I fall asleep! I leave Sevilla in a day and a half and I can't believe it! Then I get to see my family in 3 and a half and I will be home in 11 days!! Crazy stuff! Ciao!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
Today was another good day. I went to class, which was good. I'm nervousnfor my test on Friday, but hopefully I will do well.
After class, I was walking home and I passed this family and I glands over and saw that they had their Rick Steves book out and I heard them speaking English. As I passed, I was just laughing to myself because I know that is exactly what my family looks like when we travel. Well after about ten seconds, I felt like I should turn around and help them. I went back and told them that I heard them speaking English and I was willing to help them if I could. They told me that they had no idea where they were and that they were looking for the cathedral. I showed them where we were on a map and then I directed them how to get to the cathedral. I'm so glad I turned around because I felt so good to really help someone!
I had lunch with Adelay and Mercedes and we had my favorite rice! After we finished eating, I asked Mercedes how to make a few of the dishes that she has mad for us. It's hard because she doesn't use recipes, she just remembers how to make things. So she basically just told me ingredients. We will have to see how that goes when I get home :)
Then I read for a little while. I finished the second book in the series I am reading. It was the book that I paused reading 5 days ago because I realized I was reading the second book without reading the first. It turns out that I really only had about 30 pages left in the second book when I paused.
At 5, we met up at the Bellas Artes Museo de Arte. They had some beautiful paintings as well as some very strange paintings. It was fun though.
Afterwards, we went and got some ice cream and then just talked for a little while. When I got home, I did a little homework, and then Mercedes came in and said we could come watch her make dinner. So we watched her make soup. Then we ate and it was great.
After dinner, I continued to write my 3-5 page paper. I think I have enough right now, but I'm not sure because it's on my iPad right now, not in a word document. Liliana called a while ago and told me that we are going to Ronda tomorrow, so that will be cool to see. I'm excited. We don't have school because Sevilla has another holiday: Corpus Cristi.
Well I have to get up early and it's past midnight! Adios!
Today was another good day. I went to class, which was good. I'm nervousnfor my test on Friday, but hopefully I will do well.
After class, I was walking home and I passed this family and I glands over and saw that they had their Rick Steves book out and I heard them speaking English. As I passed, I was just laughing to myself because I know that is exactly what my family looks like when we travel. Well after about ten seconds, I felt like I should turn around and help them. I went back and told them that I heard them speaking English and I was willing to help them if I could. They told me that they had no idea where they were and that they were looking for the cathedral. I showed them where we were on a map and then I directed them how to get to the cathedral. I'm so glad I turned around because I felt so good to really help someone!
I had lunch with Adelay and Mercedes and we had my favorite rice! After we finished eating, I asked Mercedes how to make a few of the dishes that she has mad for us. It's hard because she doesn't use recipes, she just remembers how to make things. So she basically just told me ingredients. We will have to see how that goes when I get home :)
Then I read for a little while. I finished the second book in the series I am reading. It was the book that I paused reading 5 days ago because I realized I was reading the second book without reading the first. It turns out that I really only had about 30 pages left in the second book when I paused.
At 5, we met up at the Bellas Artes Museo de Arte. They had some beautiful paintings as well as some very strange paintings. It was fun though.
Afterwards, we went and got some ice cream and then just talked for a little while. When I got home, I did a little homework, and then Mercedes came in and said we could come watch her make dinner. So we watched her make soup. Then we ate and it was great.
After dinner, I continued to write my 3-5 page paper. I think I have enough right now, but I'm not sure because it's on my iPad right now, not in a word document. Liliana called a while ago and told me that we are going to Ronda tomorrow, so that will be cool to see. I'm excited. We don't have school because Sevilla has another holiday: Corpus Cristi.
Well I have to get up early and it's past midnight! Adios!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Today was a great day! I had class, which was good. We got two new girls in our class so I now have 8 people in my class! Ha ha it's fun!
We had lunch with Mercedes, which was so good. I asked her if she has recipes for the food that she cooks and she said no. So that's unfortunate. She said that I can write down whats in them so I might do that.
After lunch, I did some homework and then started reading. And reading. And I finished my book! Now I get to start on the second book that I am already half way through! So I'm excited!! I love reading!
At 6:30, we all met up at the school to practice for ourninterviews with Liliana. She is going to hold interviews with each one of us individually on Friday to see how well we can understand and speak. So that's kinds nerve-racking. I think I should do okay though.
We played cards for a little while afterwards and then came home for dinner. Mercedes made us try anchovies once we were done eating our meal. I don't think I have actually ever eaten plain anchovies. And I don't think I ever will again. The flavor was sooo strong and I did NOT like it! But that's alright. Now I know for sure that I don't like them.
Now, I have finished my homework and I am just going to get ready for bed and read!! Ciao!
6 days until I see my family! 13 days until I'm home! I miss everyone so much!
Today was a great day! I had class, which was good. We got two new girls in our class so I now have 8 people in my class! Ha ha it's fun!
We had lunch with Mercedes, which was so good. I asked her if she has recipes for the food that she cooks and she said no. So that's unfortunate. She said that I can write down whats in them so I might do that.
After lunch, I did some homework and then started reading. And reading. And I finished my book! Now I get to start on the second book that I am already half way through! So I'm excited!! I love reading!
At 6:30, we all met up at the school to practice for ourninterviews with Liliana. She is going to hold interviews with each one of us individually on Friday to see how well we can understand and speak. So that's kinds nerve-racking. I think I should do okay though.
We played cards for a little while afterwards and then came home for dinner. Mercedes made us try anchovies once we were done eating our meal. I don't think I have actually ever eaten plain anchovies. And I don't think I ever will again. The flavor was sooo strong and I did NOT like it! But that's alright. Now I know for sure that I don't like them.
Now, I have finished my homework and I am just going to get ready for bed and read!! Ciao!
6 days until I see my family! 13 days until I'm home! I miss everyone so much!
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY!!! I miss you so much!
Today was a very good and relaxed day. I had class in the morning, which went well, as usual. We came home for lunch and realized two things (well more like I remembered two things the I have been meaning to mention): 1. Spaniards love mayonnaise. I swear everything has mayo in it and sometimes waaaay too much. They have commercials on TV of people just sticking their finger in the jar and then licking it off. It grosses me out. 2. Spaniards don't care about germs. They leave stuff out that should be refrigerated and they don't mind sharing plates. I haven't gotten sick yet, so I guess it's okay!
During siesta, I went to the school and did FaceTime with my mom for A while. We talked about our plans for when they get out here and I am so excited! Just one more week until I get to see my family! After doing FaceTime, I started on my 3-5 page paper that I have to finish by Friday. I have to research some part of Spanish culture and write about it. So it's not hard, it just takes time.
At 6:30, we had FHE on the terraza (roof) of the school. We had a good discussion, so that was enjoyable.
Afterwards, we went and got ice cream from an heladeria called Rayas that apparently has the best ice cream in Sevilla. It was delicious!! I think the place we always got ice cream in Salamanca was just as good, but it was still really good!
After ice cream, we went home for dinner :) now I'm tired and I need sleep! Hasta mañana!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY!!! I miss you so much!
Today was a very good and relaxed day. I had class in the morning, which went well, as usual. We came home for lunch and realized two things (well more like I remembered two things the I have been meaning to mention): 1. Spaniards love mayonnaise. I swear everything has mayo in it and sometimes waaaay too much. They have commercials on TV of people just sticking their finger in the jar and then licking it off. It grosses me out. 2. Spaniards don't care about germs. They leave stuff out that should be refrigerated and they don't mind sharing plates. I haven't gotten sick yet, so I guess it's okay!
During siesta, I went to the school and did FaceTime with my mom for A while. We talked about our plans for when they get out here and I am so excited! Just one more week until I get to see my family! After doing FaceTime, I started on my 3-5 page paper that I have to finish by Friday. I have to research some part of Spanish culture and write about it. So it's not hard, it just takes time.
At 6:30, we had FHE on the terraza (roof) of the school. We had a good discussion, so that was enjoyable.
Afterwards, we went and got ice cream from an heladeria called Rayas that apparently has the best ice cream in Sevilla. It was delicious!! I think the place we always got ice cream in Salamanca was just as good, but it was still really good!
After ice cream, we went home for dinner :) now I'm tired and I need sleep! Hasta mañana!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
June 19, 2011
June 19, 2011
Today was a really slow day, but it was so nice to just relax. We got up and took the bus to church. We weren't able to go last week, so it was good to be back at church. I don't know if I mentioned it before, but the dress code at church here is a little more lax. There are women in tank tops and some in jeans and some men wear jeans or shorts. I'm sure some people just don't know any better or they don't have the means, but it just makes me smile. All of the women always great with un beso, or kissing each cheek. I honestly love that custom. Anyway, church went well. I love the church.
After church we rode the bus back home. We had lunch with Mercedes and then the rest of the afternoon was ours! I wrote 3 letters, sent some emails, and read my book. Like I said, it was nice to relax.
For dinner, we had a typical Spanish meal: tortilla and gazpacho. Coincidentally, these are the two things that we have learned how to make in our cooking classes, so I will probably make them when I return home. Speaking of home, in 2 weeks from now, I will be spending my last night in Spain before returning home. I can't believe how fast it has gone! I can't wait to see my family in 8 days and my friends in 15!
Well, I want to get a full nights sleep tonight so I'm off to bed! Adios!
Today was a really slow day, but it was so nice to just relax. We got up and took the bus to church. We weren't able to go last week, so it was good to be back at church. I don't know if I mentioned it before, but the dress code at church here is a little more lax. There are women in tank tops and some in jeans and some men wear jeans or shorts. I'm sure some people just don't know any better or they don't have the means, but it just makes me smile. All of the women always great with un beso, or kissing each cheek. I honestly love that custom. Anyway, church went well. I love the church.
After church we rode the bus back home. We had lunch with Mercedes and then the rest of the afternoon was ours! I wrote 3 letters, sent some emails, and read my book. Like I said, it was nice to relax.
For dinner, we had a typical Spanish meal: tortilla and gazpacho. Coincidentally, these are the two things that we have learned how to make in our cooking classes, so I will probably make them when I return home. Speaking of home, in 2 weeks from now, I will be spending my last night in Spain before returning home. I can't believe how fast it has gone! I can't wait to see my family in 8 days and my friends in 15!
Well, I want to get a full nights sleep tonight so I'm off to bed! Adios!
June 18, 2011
June 18, 2011
Today was a VERY fun day! We started off early: waking up at 5:30. We met up with the group at 6:45 and walked to the train station. At 7:55, we were off to Cadíz! The train ride was only an hour and a half, but it was MUCH more comfortable than any of the buses have been!
When we arrived in Cadíz, we walked around the city a little bit and saw the major sites: a couple cathedrals, a beach, and a park. I also had my first Napolitana, which was wonderful! Everyone has told me that they are so good, and now I can agree!
While we were in one of the cathedrals, I started missing Heritage Tours so much!! I'm so glad that I went on Heritage Tours. It strengthened my testimony so much. Also, there was a man in the cathedral that was just sitting and staring at Christ on the cross. It doesn't make sense to me that the Catholic church focuses so much on the crucifixion. I feel like it makes all of their buildings dark. I don't understand why they don't focus on the resurrection. It feel like church should be a place where you go to feel uplifted and comforted, but when I go into cathedrals, they never give me that feeling. I feel like they are trying to pry money out of you or chastise you into repentance. I'm just so glad that I am a member of the LDS church. I have been so blessed in my life and I am so grateful that I can have a positive spirit with me always.
Anyway, after site-seeing, we got on a bus to take us to the other side of Cadíz. Once there, we ate at a Mexican restaurant and then changed into our swimsuits!
We walked down onto the beach, and boy was it wonderful to walk barefoot in hot sand! It had been too long since I had been to the beach!
We laid out, played Hearts, made a sand castle, and, of course, went swimming. One funny thing about the beach: It follows all the rules of a typical European beach. This means that all of the boys are either in super short swimsuits or in speedos. Short-shorts are common for clothes, too, so I wasn't surprised when I saw their swimsuits. What did surprise me is how many women go topless at the beach! We were surrounded by them! I was stunned! Then of course they have their little girls running around topless, too! It was ridiculous! On a better note, there were LOTS of attractive boys on the beach. I was so tempted to start taking paparazzi pictures of some of them, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. It's so hard to be discreet with my camera!
At 6:15, we packed up our stuff and started walking to the train station. Kristen and I were a little behind everyone else, but we thought we were following them. Well eventually, we realized that we couldn't see them. We were running around frantically because we did not want to miss the train! Eventually, we asked someone for directions and they pointed us in the right direction and we ran the whole way to the bus station in swimsuits with backpacks on! But we made it!! It was stressful, though!
We rode the hour and a half home, then took a tram to Plaza Nueva, and then we walked home. I could feel that I was sunburned, but when I got home and looked in the mirror, I realized that I had gotten a lot more than I thought, but that's alright! It'll fade fast :)
I showered off and loaded on some lotion to all of my red skin because I do not want to peel!! Then we ate dinner with Mercedes! Now I'm tired and I want to go to bed! ¡Buenas noches!
Today was a VERY fun day! We started off early: waking up at 5:30. We met up with the group at 6:45 and walked to the train station. At 7:55, we were off to Cadíz! The train ride was only an hour and a half, but it was MUCH more comfortable than any of the buses have been!
When we arrived in Cadíz, we walked around the city a little bit and saw the major sites: a couple cathedrals, a beach, and a park. I also had my first Napolitana, which was wonderful! Everyone has told me that they are so good, and now I can agree!
While we were in one of the cathedrals, I started missing Heritage Tours so much!! I'm so glad that I went on Heritage Tours. It strengthened my testimony so much. Also, there was a man in the cathedral that was just sitting and staring at Christ on the cross. It doesn't make sense to me that the Catholic church focuses so much on the crucifixion. I feel like it makes all of their buildings dark. I don't understand why they don't focus on the resurrection. It feel like church should be a place where you go to feel uplifted and comforted, but when I go into cathedrals, they never give me that feeling. I feel like they are trying to pry money out of you or chastise you into repentance. I'm just so glad that I am a member of the LDS church. I have been so blessed in my life and I am so grateful that I can have a positive spirit with me always.
Anyway, after site-seeing, we got on a bus to take us to the other side of Cadíz. Once there, we ate at a Mexican restaurant and then changed into our swimsuits!
We walked down onto the beach, and boy was it wonderful to walk barefoot in hot sand! It had been too long since I had been to the beach!
We laid out, played Hearts, made a sand castle, and, of course, went swimming. One funny thing about the beach: It follows all the rules of a typical European beach. This means that all of the boys are either in super short swimsuits or in speedos. Short-shorts are common for clothes, too, so I wasn't surprised when I saw their swimsuits. What did surprise me is how many women go topless at the beach! We were surrounded by them! I was stunned! Then of course they have their little girls running around topless, too! It was ridiculous! On a better note, there were LOTS of attractive boys on the beach. I was so tempted to start taking paparazzi pictures of some of them, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. It's so hard to be discreet with my camera!
At 6:15, we packed up our stuff and started walking to the train station. Kristen and I were a little behind everyone else, but we thought we were following them. Well eventually, we realized that we couldn't see them. We were running around frantically because we did not want to miss the train! Eventually, we asked someone for directions and they pointed us in the right direction and we ran the whole way to the bus station in swimsuits with backpacks on! But we made it!! It was stressful, though!
We rode the hour and a half home, then took a tram to Plaza Nueva, and then we walked home. I could feel that I was sunburned, but when I got home and looked in the mirror, I realized that I had gotten a lot more than I thought, but that's alright! It'll fade fast :)
I showered off and loaded on some lotion to all of my red skin because I do not want to peel!! Then we ate dinner with Mercedes! Now I'm tired and I want to go to bed! ¡Buenas noches!
Friday, June 17, 2011
June 17, 2011
June 17, 2011
Today was a good day. First off, I had class. In my conversation class, we have been talking about art and how to describe art. So, for class today, we walked to an art museum! We got to wander around the exhibits and then we had to pick one painting and describe it. So that was fun.
After class, we had lunch with Mercedes, as usual. Then I began reading. I don't know what my problem is but for the second time this trip, I have gotten half way through a book and then realized that I am actually reading the second book in a series, not the first. So that was not fun. I fell asleep for a little bit, but didn't get much rest.
At 6:00, we all met up to go see the Torre del Oro again because it was closed last time. Well it was closed again today. So instead, we walked across the river to Triana and went into some ceramic shops. Afterwards, Briana, Kristen, and I went to the grocery store because I needed more shampoo and conditioner.
We came home for dinner, and then I got all of my things together for Cadíz tomorrow! We have to be to the train station by 7:30, which means we have to leave by 6:30. It's going to be an early start tomorrow, so good night!
Today was a good day. First off, I had class. In my conversation class, we have been talking about art and how to describe art. So, for class today, we walked to an art museum! We got to wander around the exhibits and then we had to pick one painting and describe it. So that was fun.
After class, we had lunch with Mercedes, as usual. Then I began reading. I don't know what my problem is but for the second time this trip, I have gotten half way through a book and then realized that I am actually reading the second book in a series, not the first. So that was not fun. I fell asleep for a little bit, but didn't get much rest.
At 6:00, we all met up to go see the Torre del Oro again because it was closed last time. Well it was closed again today. So instead, we walked across the river to Triana and went into some ceramic shops. Afterwards, Briana, Kristen, and I went to the grocery store because I needed more shampoo and conditioner.
We came home for dinner, and then I got all of my things together for Cadíz tomorrow! We have to be to the train station by 7:30, which means we have to leave by 6:30. It's going to be an early start tomorrow, so good night!
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Today was both busy and relaxed. Class in the morning went well. I didn't think I would be able to keep up in my class, but I think it has been really good for me. I feel like my conversation skills have improved a lot.
After class, we went home and had lunch. Mercedes' daughter and grandson were there again, so that was fun.
At 4:30, we had a cooking class at the school. We made gazpacho, so that was fun. I like gazpacho, but it's not my favorite. Sorry, dad :)
Afterwards, we went up to the roof of our school and soaked our feet in the pool. Daniel said he was too hot, so he just got into the pool fully clothed! Ha ha then he pulled Briana in and then Alan got in. I was taking pictures, so I didn't get in. After they got out, we played cards until they dried off. Considering Briana was in jeans, we were playing cards for a very long time.
Around 8:30, I returned home. Mercedes came into our room and told us to come out to the balcony. We came out and there was a big parade/procession starting. She said it was part of Rocío, which I still don't really understand, but it was cool to watch. After the procession ended, we went back in our room and I read for a little while. Then, we had dinner with Mercedes. I wasn't really hungry, so I didn't eat much.
At 10:30 (well it was supposed to be 10:30 but everyone was late) I met up with Briana, Kristen, Jill, and Alan. We walked through the city to this really cool park. We hung out there for a while, took some pictures, and talked about the church. Can I just say that I am so glad that my group is all LDS. I love being able to talk about the church.
However, it is now very late and Adelay is already sleeping. Hasta mañana!
Today was both busy and relaxed. Class in the morning went well. I didn't think I would be able to keep up in my class, but I think it has been really good for me. I feel like my conversation skills have improved a lot.
After class, we went home and had lunch. Mercedes' daughter and grandson were there again, so that was fun.
At 4:30, we had a cooking class at the school. We made gazpacho, so that was fun. I like gazpacho, but it's not my favorite. Sorry, dad :)
Afterwards, we went up to the roof of our school and soaked our feet in the pool. Daniel said he was too hot, so he just got into the pool fully clothed! Ha ha then he pulled Briana in and then Alan got in. I was taking pictures, so I didn't get in. After they got out, we played cards until they dried off. Considering Briana was in jeans, we were playing cards for a very long time.
Around 8:30, I returned home. Mercedes came into our room and told us to come out to the balcony. We came out and there was a big parade/procession starting. She said it was part of Rocío, which I still don't really understand, but it was cool to watch. After the procession ended, we went back in our room and I read for a little while. Then, we had dinner with Mercedes. I wasn't really hungry, so I didn't eat much.
At 10:30 (well it was supposed to be 10:30 but everyone was late) I met up with Briana, Kristen, Jill, and Alan. We walked through the city to this really cool park. We hung out there for a while, took some pictures, and talked about the church. Can I just say that I am so glad that my group is all LDS. I love being able to talk about the church.
However, it is now very late and Adelay is already sleeping. Hasta mañana!
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