Goodbye Gear
The cultural re-entry workshop that I went to yesterday has started to get me thinking about great things ending so other things can begin again. All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately the end to my amazing journey is approaching faster than I can say Spain. Having finished my classes for the … Read more
Glory Days
My last major trip has come and gone and London & Paris have both lived up to their big time reputations; again. With few bumps in the road and a few raindrops short of perfect weather, Katie & I loved every minute of our six-day excursion. Though we did do all of the major sites … Read more
Taking Back Madrid….
Talk about a little turnover time; after getting home from Greece at about 10pm on Friday and getting a decent night sleep for the first time in 10 days, not 12 hours went by before we had visitors in Madrid! This past week has been a week of visitors and spring break part II- Madrid! … Read more
When it Rains, it Pours…..
With a budding spare tire, a suitcase full of dirty clothes, a full stomach, and a larger than life smile, I came home from Greece on Friday, and am just starting to come down off of the highest high I’ve ever known. Greece was breathtaking in everyway. The antiquity, architecture, hospitality, beaches, and it’s ability … Read more
April Foools
Today I’m lucky enough to have the following Jokes to concern myself with: -HOUSING LOTTERY for next year, MODS are on the line…. – Class Registration, which includes Student Services sending every student abroad the WRONG registration code. special. – A 7 page paper due that counts for about 40% of my grade – and … Read more
left my heart in Galway….
It’s been almost 10 days since my last post, but for good reason. I finally took my coveted tour du Ireland last week(end). We had a couple of days of fiesta in Spain for their Father’s day, conveniently directly after St. Patty’s Day, and took full advantage. Despite the fact that they don’t lie about … Read more
A Whole New World
As I prepare for my first midterm in Spanish Culture and Civilization and return from my trip to Cordoba & Granada in Southern Spain, I can’t help but notice the Aladdin-esque foundations that Spain has risen out of. In the 8th century, the Iberian Peninsula was occupied by the Moors, and in the United States, … Read more
you control where you go, you can steer….
I have traveled two weekends in a row, there were tons of visitors last week on account of BC’s Spring Break, I think I slept a total of 15 hours Thursday-Sunday. As nice as it was to have visitors/travel I was exhausted when I got home on Sunday night. I didn’t even want to skype … Read more
When in Rome….
When in Rome…..eat pizza at every meal. When in Rome…..get lost in the Vatican Museum & find yourself in the Sistine Chapel. When in Rome…..relax on the Spanish Steps before climbing to the top to watch the sunset. When in Rome…. make a wish in the Trevi Fountain. When in Rome…. eat Italy’s favorite Gelato! … Read more
too many things i haven’t done yet, too many sunsets I haven’t seen….
Madrid this week was one of rediscovery and pure Relaxation. Believe it or not, this is a pretty accurate description of the last five days. No class on Friday and only 1 class on Thursday, the weekend starts Wednesday here, and with the 60 and sunny weather for the last week or so I’m REALLY … Read more
