Monthly Archives: September 2009
Mountains in Madrid?
Madrid is located in the center of the country in what is known as the “meseta” or high plain. I always knew that there were mountains on the outskirts of the city, but never planned out a time to see … Continue reading
Filed under excursions, learning
Finally Friday!
After the long last weekend, I cannot believe it is already Friday again! This week has been a whirlwind. It was my last full week of classes for my Orientation program, then we have finals on Monday and then I … Continue reading
Filed under nightlife
That was an experience.
Wow, what a whirlwind this weekend has been. I cannot even believe that it is only Sunday because when I think about what I did Thursday it seems so long ago. Well good news first, I got through my first … Continue reading
Little Observations
Coming back to Madrid from Valencia made me realize just how much I love this city. While I loved the laidback, beachy feel of Valencia, I really missed the buzz and excitement of Madrid. While we were gone over the … Continue reading
¡Vamos a Valencia!
So this weekend we decided to bus it about four hours East to Valencia to get in some sun and explore a different place. Thankfully, a friend of a friend lives there and was more than gracious to offer up … Continue reading
Filed under excursions, food, trips
Its all about your mental state.
So first of all, it is really bugging me because I simply cannot figure out how to do an apostrophe on these keyboards! I remember figuring it out in Miami but now I forget and all I can get it … Continue reading
Filed under learning
Segovia y más!
Hola amigos y amigas! Hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately that is not celebrated here in the country of Spain and, alas, I am in classes today. It’s weird but classes are almost like a relief because … Continue reading
Filed under excursions, food, learning
Necesito una siestaaa.
Ok so I am finally feeling settled in and think that my jet lag is wearing off! Yesterday, I got my international phone situation figured out and applied for my metro card. It takes 20 days to be processed which … Continue reading
Vale.
Hello all! Wow. I’m finally taking a second to relax and write since I have been go, go, go since I got to Madrid. I do not know why I thought it would be cute to get here the day … Continue reading
America No More.
I’ve finally arrived in Frankfurt and what a journey it has been. Ok, not really. Things actually went pretty smoothly. I left Denver around 6pm so had the full day to make sure that I was really ready. After being … Continue reading
