Monthly Archives: November 2009
Tis the Season!
So I think it can be said that Christmas is officially upon us. Being in Madrid, it was hard once the Christmas decorations started to be put up because I felt like something was missing… That something was Thanksgiving! Since … Continue reading
First Thanksgiving Feast!
It’s that time of year again…the time of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving! Now, when I initially got to Spain I was stuck in the mindset of recreating the perfect Thanksgiving complete with turkey, football and pumpkin pie; however, as the … Continue reading
Filed under food
The City of Gaudi
I finally made it to Barcelona this past weekend to see what it has to offer. We left really late on Friday night so did not sightsee until we woke up on Saturday morning. Lesson learned: Read between the lines. … Continue reading
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…
So once the temperatures started dropping (although we still have gorgeous weather here!) I started to notice shacks being set up around the city to sell “castañas asadas,” or chestnuts! I never have had them before, only sang of them … Continue reading
Grand Voyage to Ikea.
La Mallorquina is a Madrid staple located in the heart of Sol. It serves the best chocolate napolitana’s in the country and is always bustling with people. When I heard that my British friend James had never tried one of … Continue reading
Filed under excursions, food
Taste, or rather, Smell of Home
Walking into my apartment last Thursday, I was elated by the fact my last class was cancelled and I had plenty of time to get ready for my flight to Paris. However, my mood was immediately soured when I opened … Continue reading
Filed under it happens
Falling for France.
Parlez vous francais? I don’t but now I sure wish that I did. I just got back from a life changing vacation in Paris. Now I know what you are thinking, how can 48 hours in one city really change … Continue reading
Ode to Lindt.
Ok I am so sorry for the blog overload. But I have ate the best chocolate EVER and I must share. When I told the Germans I wanted to bring some chocolate home with me, they told me Lindt was … Continue reading
I know my sausages!
Another day has flown by in Germany and I cannot believe I am heading home in the morning. Today we drove up and down both sides of the Rhine River from Ingelheim to Koblenz. The original plan was to take … Continue reading
Ich bin satt. I am full.
My first full day in Germany has come and gone and I am completely exhausted. We began this morning with breakfast where I was thrilled to find out Germans value this first meal of the day just as much as … Continue reading
