This past weekend, as I mentioned in my last post, I went to Seville, Cádiz, and Ronda with my program. It was a 5-day trip…so it was pretty long! We took about a million guided tours (all in Spanish of course), and got a little bit of time (and money!) to explore on our own around dinnertime.
I enjoyed learning about all the history and seeing different parts of Spain. But, of course, the best part was the food. We ate SO MUCH. For one lunch (which is the big meal of the day of the Spaniards), we had 5 appetizers, a main course, and a HUGE dessert. I swear I ate about 6,000 calories that meal! And, I still found room to go out for dinner (and dessert!). Luckily, I’m staying on top of working out or I don’t know what would happen!!
Now I’m back in Granada and I am so excited to spend the week and weekend here. I haven’t been here for a weekend in three weeks! I’m looking forward to relaxing, going to church with my host mom, and hanging out with my friends here.
I’ve also started babysitting a little boy (2.5 years old!) named Carlos. His dad is from the Bronx, and his mom is from here in Granada. It’s amazing that this little boy is bilingual! We play games and run around a lot because this kid has an unreal amount of energy.
Finally, I’m looking forward to the last week of this month because I’ll be meeting Slarkin in Amsterdam! First I just have to get through another week and a half of classes!
Good luck to the boats going to the Charles! Miss you all!
Bixby