Things have chilled out a bit since our first few days here.
Sunday night we ended up going out with some kids from Denmark that were studying in Barcelona. They all spoke Danish, English, and some Spanish and they all looked like Ken and Barbie. It was pretty bizarre. Then we ran into some other kids from our group and these British kids on "gap year" so we all hung out. Did you know bars and clubs stay open until 7 am here? Would you believe it if I told you I stayed out that late? (sike!)
Yesterday we went to a beach called Sitges, just south of the city. They streets were all winding cobblestone, with white-washed buildings and a castle-looking church that jutted out on a cliff over the sea. The beach was just what you´d expect of Europe - all kinds of topless women, naked children, and men in speedos. The water was cold but nice once you were hot enough. Then a local pointed some of us in the direction of a good cafe for lunch. We didn´t really know what the food was so we ordered random things. I ended up with bruschetta...
After that, Jorge surprised us with a tour of the Torres winery. It was a lot cooler than Concha y Toro, which we saw in Chile. Those people are RICH! Now I´m trying my best to marry into the Torres family.
Today we saw a Cathedral in the historic or "gothic" quarter and later we´re heading to the Picasso Museum. The days are full, but we also have free time to bum around at internet cafes such as the one I´m now.
I love reading everyone´s comments! I´m pretty oblivious to what´s going on back in the states... I can´t wait to get a phone and get settled!
Tomorrow I fly to Granada!
Abrazos
(Happy Birthday, 21 Year Old!)
About Me
- Lizzy C
- This is the blog I kept while on Study Abroad in Granada, Spain, during the Fall Semester of 2007. Enjoy!
6 comments:
Lizzy, I look forward to reading your entries - YOu sound pretty busy on your first weekend in Espana- all seems very cool. Enjoy your last day of holiday for now - look forward to talking to you soon. Love, mama
Great to hear your reflection of the first few days. No jetlag???? I'm sure it's all exciting for you and we're pleased to keep up with the Spain news......
Enjoy this wonderful opportunity!
Jim & Karen
I think it's: psych! All the same, I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.
Liz-
The blog is awesome, keep it up. I laughed out loud when you were talking about the Danes and staying out until 7am... but not really, etc. Enjoy Granada!
John Fuja
Liz-
Just don't tell grandmom your want to marry a Torres, she will think it is some guy from Mexico and he is using you to get a green card. Glad you are having fun and enjoying the sights. Well most of the sights, I know the overweight men in speedos you will want to burn from your memory.
Love,
Jeff
Hi Liz - sounds like you are having a boring time!!! Glad that you have the Blog so that I can keep up with your adventures. Enjoy and make the best of your time in Spain and wherever your travels may take you! See you when you to return to the USA! Love, Aunt Kath
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