Thursday: Saw Barrio Santa Cruz which is the older neighborhood in Sevilla. There were beautiful buildings and gardens. Then we went to this cafe and me Liz, Isabel, and Isabel, shared this delectable chocolate cake. It was kind of like my mom's ooze cake, but to be honest, I like Mom's better! That night, Liz and I decided to turn it in early because we needed REST (and so did our feet!)
Friday: That evening we had a scavenger hunt through the city! We had different locations we had to take pictures at, had things we had to buy, and questions we had to answer! It was so fun running around the city and having to use our spanish to ask people directions and questions! Jack, Pooja, Bahar, and I made a great team, and came in second. After that, our directors took us to a tapas bar for dinner and then to one of the locals favorite bars. It was covered in beautiful tile and I felt kind of like a local (not really considering we draw stares everywhere we go...)
Saturday: morning we left for Cadiz! We got to our hostel (which was really nice!) and then spent the entire day at the beach. The wind was strong so it blew the sand all about, but that did not stop us from laying out, reading, talking walks, and playing in the water (only knee deep because it was FREEZING). We were on Playa Victoria, and it's supposed to be one of the best beaches in Cadiz. That night we all went to a sea food restaurant (I had swordfish- and loved it!) and then hung out at this pirate restaurant. arrrrrg.
Sunday: One of the coolest things ever happened today...We woke up and took a bus into downtown Cadiz. We stopped at a hole in the wall bakery and I had one of the best blueberry muffins ever. Then we drank some coffee in a plaza, and walked to the cathedral of Cadiz. At the cathedral there are tons of restaurants and people just roaming around. We walked around and stopped at this tent where 2 indigenous men were playing these reed flute instruments. We took pictures with them, and they realized we were American. So one of them asks, "do y'all know titanic? can one of you sing?" Liz and the girls said "Whitney go!" So, I volunteered to sing, I get up to the mic, he has me do a mic check, and then starts playing "My Heart Will Go On (the Titanic song)". So I start singing as they are playing, and slowly a crowd forms around me at the tent!! It was so incredible and definitely one of the coolest places I have ever sang! Hey, you never know, I may not come back to America, and just join the indigenous reed flute band and travel the world... haha kidding. maybe...
Sunday night: The Betis fútbol game! Gosh, so many people crammed in such small space! As we waited in line to enter the gates, everyone was smushed up next to another sweaty, hot, cranky. Our seats were up high, but we could still see great! The game was so exciting and the crowd was so energetic and emotional! Betis WON and so once again, the walk home was filled with sounds of cheering and honking horns.
Monday: Had our first culture test. Not so easy. But, at least I know what dear Carlos expects. I absolutely love him as a teacher and his class, but the test was pretty tricky. Our activity of the day was cooking lessons. Well, more of a cooking demonstration because we didn't actually get to cook, only go to watch a lady cook. Oh well, I with a recipe I think I'll be able to cook up a nice Spanish meal upon my return! That night, we went to our favorite hole in the wall flamenco place. I hope it's a new Monday night tradition!
Tuesday: Yesterday was culture test number 2. Not as hard as the other class, but still no walk in the park. That afternoon we toured La Alcazar, the palace of Sevilla. It was stunningly gorgeous and I wish I could just time travel and live there for a week to see what it would be like to live in a beautiful palace with the largest and prettiest gardens I have ever seen. There were acres of gardens and Liz, Jack, and I had a photo shoot. I think I could have spent hours there walking around. Then last night, Diego took us to a legit professional Flamenco show! The singer, guitarist, and dancers were incredible. Nothing like I've ever seen in the states.
Today: After class we... HAD A FREE AFTERNOON! The first one yet, but instead of enjoying it, Liz and I have been writing a paper. Oh well, at least we are getting it out of the way. Tonight is a pescados fritos dinner with the group so I have to get going!
This weekend is BARCELONA! Our flight is tomorrow night and I'll be back Sunday morning. I am so pumped, so I will be back to blog next week! Sorry this is so long, I hope you were able to live through it :)
Love and miss all at home!
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