It's been a crazy first two weeks, and I finally feel like I'm getting settled in my apartment and at school. Classes start next Monday, but we've been having Spanish cultural classes for the past few days that are trying to get us a bit more familiar with Catalan customs (like eating times, Spanish food, public displays of affection, the metro, etc etc).
My roommates in my apartment are really fun! There's a great group dynamic and we all get along really well (what else could you ask for, really?). We're already looking to plan a few travel plans, such as Italy/Greece for our 10 day fall break, and a few other trips of a shorter distance for 3 day weekends.
Barcelona beach
Walkway near Barceloneta (the closest beach)
Elizabeth, me, Ali
For the orientation trip, we all took a bus to Peniscola and Valencia, which are absolutely beautiful!!
My roommate Amy and I in front of the aquarium in Valencia
El Ciudad de Artes y Ciencias (The city of arts and sciences) in Valencia
Me, standing fearfully next to the shark tank in the Aquarium
view from a castle in Peniscola
Orientation was great, and I got to see some gorgeous sights and meet some cool new people. Not to mention, it's fun to go out and explore the bar scene in different cities.
I hope everything's going well for everyone back home, and feel free to send me an email anytime with updates!!
Love,
Mary
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