In Maria Luis park.
Cordoba!
La Playa- Mantalascañas. We're going to one in Lagos, Portugal in a few weeks!
Flamenco at El Patio de Sevilla
Las chicas getting ready to watch Flamenco!More to come . . . :)
Thursday, June 28, 2007
A few more photos :)
Hi guys! Here are a few of my friends' pictures! The Internet is super slow so you might have to wait a little longer for all of them. :)
Cordoba! La Playa- Mantalascañas. We're going to one in Lagos, Portugal in a few weeks!
Flamenco at El Patio de Sevilla
Las chicas getting ready to watch Flamenco!
Cordoba! La Playa- Mantalascañas. We're going to one in Lagos, Portugal in a few weeks!Flamenco at El Patio de SevillaLas chicas getting ready to watch Flamenco!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Olé!
Hi friends! I hope you are all doing well :)
Sometimes I have these moments when I am sitting somewhere and a wave of disbelief comes over me because I can’t believe where I am, who I’m with, or what I’m doing. Tonight was one of those nights. I was sitting next to my friend, Whitney, watching three beautiful Spanish ladies dressed in traditional Flamenco dresses dancing and rhythmically clicking their heels against the stage floor, when I turned to her and said, “Do you know that we are sitting in a Flamenco theatre in the middle of Seville, Spain right now, having the time of our lives?”
I can’t tell you how cool tonight was. :)
16 of us got together to watch a traditional Flamenco show downtown. I saw Flamenco in a little bar for free the second night I was here, but tonight was all-out professional. The ninety minute show had 9 dancers, two singers, and two guitar players. There were costume changes, stories told through song, and many “ole”’s! It was absolutely so much fun—very high energy! I can’t wait to upload pictures to show you all!
Here are a few other highlights of the trip to date…
*the nightlife*
This city comes alive at night! People just go sit outside and chat in little cafes over drinks or tapas (appetizers/small dinners). I rarely see alcohol abused, and it’s not a “dirty” nightlife, it’s just the culture. Tonight, at 12:30 after we got out of the Flamenco show, we strolled down the streets of “El Centro” feeling perfectly safe, and stopping to get ice cream at the little shops that were still open. I read in my culture book that Americans live to work but Spaniards work to live. I have found that to be true. :)
*the food*
Although it’s quite different than what is “normal,” I really like la comida (the food) here. Breakfast is coffee/tea and toast. Lunch is big, often a traditional Spanish dish deliciously prepared by Maria Jose. So far I really like the rice dishes, the meats, cucumber salad, the green beans (amazing!), and the different types of fish. While many core ingredients are things we have in the US, they are always prepared differently. Olive oil is used on everything. The fruit we have for dessert is absolutely wonderful. Maria Jose is usually gone in the evenings (she apparently has a very active social life :)) and leaves us a small dinner—soup, potato tortilla (more like an omelet), or leftovers. My roommate, Jess, REALLY likes the sandwiches we get every once and a while. Christie and I of course can’t get enough of the digestive cookies.
*el centro por la noche*
At night, El Centro is breathtaking. It is like a movie scene, and always inspires me to take many pictures. (Well, right now that means begging my friends to take many pictures and give them to me later.) The great Cathedral is there, all lit up. People just walk and hang out in the cobblestone streets and by the fountains. Last week, we watched two or three live concerts going on in the street. Again, I can’t wait to show you pictures.
*parque Maria Luis*
Another VERY beautiful part of Seville! It reminds me of the huge park in the middle of Bangkok, Thailand. It is refreshing to see a large green area in the middle of a busy city. Not only does it have beautiful plants, flowers, and trees, but there are also fountains, museums, and other buildings that are rich in history and culture. At night, there are many people (mostly males) who run on the trails bordering the park. Last night I observed an old man teaching and old lady how to ride a bike. Cute :)
*Cordoba*
This was a dreamy old town and fit my idealized notion of what Spain would be. Narrow, cobblestone streets separated white buildings (shops, apartments, restaurants) with flower pots and ivy lining the walls. When we toured it, we learned about the history of the three religions—Jews, Christians and Muslims, who once shared the little town peacefully. We were able to tour a large Cathedral that was once a Muslim mosque.
*la playa- Montalascañas*
Beach! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the beach, so this one is self-explanatory. :)
*Flamenco*
Claro! I already explained this one to you, so I won’t again. :)
*Maria Jose*
Our adorable house mother. We really lucked out with her. :) She loves to feed us and pamper us in any other way she can think of. She is patient with our poor Spanish and always smiles at us and gives us little hugs, all the while jabbering in very fast Spanish. She has lots of energy and has made my stay quite comfortable. (Did I mention she turned on the air yesterday for the first time? :))
If you’ve made it this far into the entry, you’re a trooper. :) Thanks everyone for the comments! Little thoughts about many of you frequently pop into my head, so know that you are missed!
Hasta luego… :)
Sometimes I have these moments when I am sitting somewhere and a wave of disbelief comes over me because I can’t believe where I am, who I’m with, or what I’m doing. Tonight was one of those nights. I was sitting next to my friend, Whitney, watching three beautiful Spanish ladies dressed in traditional Flamenco dresses dancing and rhythmically clicking their heels against the stage floor, when I turned to her and said, “Do you know that we are sitting in a Flamenco theatre in the middle of Seville, Spain right now, having the time of our lives?”
I can’t tell you how cool tonight was. :)
16 of us got together to watch a traditional Flamenco show downtown. I saw Flamenco in a little bar for free the second night I was here, but tonight was all-out professional. The ninety minute show had 9 dancers, two singers, and two guitar players. There were costume changes, stories told through song, and many “ole”’s! It was absolutely so much fun—very high energy! I can’t wait to upload pictures to show you all!
Here are a few other highlights of the trip to date…
*the nightlife*
This city comes alive at night! People just go sit outside and chat in little cafes over drinks or tapas (appetizers/small dinners). I rarely see alcohol abused, and it’s not a “dirty” nightlife, it’s just the culture. Tonight, at 12:30 after we got out of the Flamenco show, we strolled down the streets of “El Centro” feeling perfectly safe, and stopping to get ice cream at the little shops that were still open. I read in my culture book that Americans live to work but Spaniards work to live. I have found that to be true. :)
*the food*
Although it’s quite different than what is “normal,” I really like la comida (the food) here. Breakfast is coffee/tea and toast. Lunch is big, often a traditional Spanish dish deliciously prepared by Maria Jose. So far I really like the rice dishes, the meats, cucumber salad, the green beans (amazing!), and the different types of fish. While many core ingredients are things we have in the US, they are always prepared differently. Olive oil is used on everything. The fruit we have for dessert is absolutely wonderful. Maria Jose is usually gone in the evenings (she apparently has a very active social life :)) and leaves us a small dinner—soup, potato tortilla (more like an omelet), or leftovers. My roommate, Jess, REALLY likes the sandwiches we get every once and a while. Christie and I of course can’t get enough of the digestive cookies.
*el centro por la noche*
At night, El Centro is breathtaking. It is like a movie scene, and always inspires me to take many pictures. (Well, right now that means begging my friends to take many pictures and give them to me later.) The great Cathedral is there, all lit up. People just walk and hang out in the cobblestone streets and by the fountains. Last week, we watched two or three live concerts going on in the street. Again, I can’t wait to show you pictures.
*parque Maria Luis*
Another VERY beautiful part of Seville! It reminds me of the huge park in the middle of Bangkok, Thailand. It is refreshing to see a large green area in the middle of a busy city. Not only does it have beautiful plants, flowers, and trees, but there are also fountains, museums, and other buildings that are rich in history and culture. At night, there are many people (mostly males) who run on the trails bordering the park. Last night I observed an old man teaching and old lady how to ride a bike. Cute :)
*Cordoba*
This was a dreamy old town and fit my idealized notion of what Spain would be. Narrow, cobblestone streets separated white buildings (shops, apartments, restaurants) with flower pots and ivy lining the walls. When we toured it, we learned about the history of the three religions—Jews, Christians and Muslims, who once shared the little town peacefully. We were able to tour a large Cathedral that was once a Muslim mosque.
*la playa- Montalascañas*
Beach! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the beach, so this one is self-explanatory. :)
*Flamenco*
Claro! I already explained this one to you, so I won’t again. :)
*Maria Jose*
Our adorable house mother. We really lucked out with her. :) She loves to feed us and pamper us in any other way she can think of. She is patient with our poor Spanish and always smiles at us and gives us little hugs, all the while jabbering in very fast Spanish. She has lots of energy and has made my stay quite comfortable. (Did I mention she turned on the air yesterday for the first time? :))
If you’ve made it this far into the entry, you’re a trooper. :) Thanks everyone for the comments! Little thoughts about many of you frequently pop into my head, so know that you are missed!
Hasta luego… :)
Monday, June 25, 2007
Digestive Cookies
So Maria Jose has these things in her fridge called "Digestive: Galletas de leche y chocolate" Translated, that means: Digestive cookies of milk and chocolate. For some reason, one of my roommate's and I decided to try them the other night. Countrary to their name however, Digestive cookies are delicious. Christi (my roommate) and I have eaten several- so we're planning a trip to the supermecado to buy more today after siesta. I'm not sure why they're called Digestive cookies. I'm gonna google them. :)
It is now day seven in Spain and I feel like I'm beginning to adjust. I woke up this morning and felt normal in my room, instead of wondering what foreign walls and window I was looking at. Classes are also becoming normal and I feel comfortable in them. The first class I have is a Spanish writing and literature class. It is challenging, but will help me to practice my Spanish. The second one is more of a culture and history of Spain. The teacher is kinda funny, but I know I'll learn a lot!
Yesterday was definitely one of the highlights of the trip to date-- can you guess where I went? La playa! (The beach!) It was not quite as "beautiful" as I expected--that is, it was not a tropical paradise you see on google images, but it was still very nice. I got plenty of sun rays and salt from playing in the waves. A group of about 11 of us went, so we had a great time. This weekend we're going to another beach as a class, which also happens to be in the town where one of my Spanish professors from U of I lives. We're going to try to visit him which would be so much fun! We have a class trip almost every Saturday, which is cool because they take us on private (air-conditioned :)) bus to all the tourist places we should see before we leave Spain.
Before I go to do homework and have some down time, I want to share with you a small list. Enjoy :)
Differences in Espana from the US:
*The beds are much harder, or more firm.
*Electricity is conserved. People actually turn their lights off when they leave the room :) Even if it's only for a few minutes.
*Lunch is at 3, dinner is at 9 or 10.
*The whole city takes a nap from 2-5. The people, the stores, the businesses all have "siesta" in the hottest part of the day.
*Women are ALWAYS dressed very nicely. If I walk to the park in my running clothes, tennis shoes, and ipod in hand I get very funny looks. Nice blouses, jeans/skirts/dresses and cute shoes are the norm.
*People walk everywhere, even what we consider far distances.
*The whole city literally goes on sale from July 1-end of August. I was told not to buy a thing until then!
*Dogs are very well-behaved. I see people walking their dogs down very busy streets without a leash.
*Everything is much more relaxed. Meals take longer, conversations take longer, businesses don't always open on time. There seems to be more patience. :)
*It is not uncommon or looked down upon for a son or daughter to live with his or her parents for a very long time. Often single 27-year-olds will still live in the casa.
*Americans are not very well-liked or valued. :) We gotta try to blend in con las esapnas!
There is much much more, of which I will fill you in on later. How are you guys doing? What's the latest in the US? Sevilla just won some cup title in futbol (soccer)! It was a really big deal apparently. I must follow the good teams- first the Colts, now Sevilla. :)
Miss you guys and wish many blessings upon you! Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and comments! I love them. :)
It is now day seven in Spain and I feel like I'm beginning to adjust. I woke up this morning and felt normal in my room, instead of wondering what foreign walls and window I was looking at. Classes are also becoming normal and I feel comfortable in them. The first class I have is a Spanish writing and literature class. It is challenging, but will help me to practice my Spanish. The second one is more of a culture and history of Spain. The teacher is kinda funny, but I know I'll learn a lot!
Yesterday was definitely one of the highlights of the trip to date-- can you guess where I went? La playa! (The beach!) It was not quite as "beautiful" as I expected--that is, it was not a tropical paradise you see on google images, but it was still very nice. I got plenty of sun rays and salt from playing in the waves. A group of about 11 of us went, so we had a great time. This weekend we're going to another beach as a class, which also happens to be in the town where one of my Spanish professors from U of I lives. We're going to try to visit him which would be so much fun! We have a class trip almost every Saturday, which is cool because they take us on private (air-conditioned :)) bus to all the tourist places we should see before we leave Spain.
Before I go to do homework and have some down time, I want to share with you a small list. Enjoy :)
Differences in Espana from the US:
*The beds are much harder, or more firm.
*Electricity is conserved. People actually turn their lights off when they leave the room :) Even if it's only for a few minutes.
*Lunch is at 3, dinner is at 9 or 10.
*The whole city takes a nap from 2-5. The people, the stores, the businesses all have "siesta" in the hottest part of the day.
*Women are ALWAYS dressed very nicely. If I walk to the park in my running clothes, tennis shoes, and ipod in hand I get very funny looks. Nice blouses, jeans/skirts/dresses and cute shoes are the norm.
*People walk everywhere, even what we consider far distances.
*The whole city literally goes on sale from July 1-end of August. I was told not to buy a thing until then!
*Dogs are very well-behaved. I see people walking their dogs down very busy streets without a leash.
*Everything is much more relaxed. Meals take longer, conversations take longer, businesses don't always open on time. There seems to be more patience. :)
*It is not uncommon or looked down upon for a son or daughter to live with his or her parents for a very long time. Often single 27-year-olds will still live in the casa.
*Americans are not very well-liked or valued. :) We gotta try to blend in con las esapnas!
There is much much more, of which I will fill you in on later. How are you guys doing? What's the latest in the US? Sevilla just won some cup title in futbol (soccer)! It was a really big deal apparently. I must follow the good teams- first the Colts, now Sevilla. :)
Miss you guys and wish many blessings upon you! Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and comments! I love them. :)
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Out of Control and Loving It
Ok, so maybe I’m not loving it so much, but I’m pretty sure one of the first lessons God is teaching me in Spain is to let go, and REALLY trust. One of my good friends recently recommended a book called “Out of Control and Loving It.” Perhaps I should’ve borrowed it from him to bring with me. :)
To begin, let me tell you that the original journal entry I typed was 4 pages in word. I condensed it for you. :)
I think I experienced culture shock to some degree when I went to Thailand and Brazil, but I felt it in a more extreme way as I sat on my bed the first night and reazlied I’d be in this completely foreign place for thirty days. Where do I start? My brain feels overwhelemed so if my thoughts are a bit fuzzy, forgive me. :)
Here is the basic run-down:
The “out of control” moments:
-When I got safely to Seville but my suitcase did not.
-When the taxi driver stopped and asked for directions to my apartment three times before dropping me off in front of a locked gated apartment complex, basically saying to me “good luck.”
-When I could barely understand anything anyone was saying so quickly to me in Spanish.
-When my suitcase arrived the first evening, and I discovered that it was in fact, not mine, but my friend’s that I travelled with.
-When I discovered I left my battery charger for my camera at home. SHOOT!
The apartment: cute, but small. There are four of us girls staying here—I and one other girl have our own rooms, and two share one. There is a very small kitchen, living room and dining room. I think it is fairly big for a Spanish apartment, especially for a single woman.
My room: I definitely got the pick of the draw of the students staying in this house. It’s a little bigger than my dorm room, only square. There is a large closet, a desk, and an armchair. The bed is hard, similar to the one I slept on in Thailand. Boo! :) My favorite part though, is the huge window that streams in lots of natural sunlight.
My host mother: True to the description I got about Maria, she is very friendly and energetic! She speaks no English, but is very understanding and patient with our broken Spanish. She is extremely hospitable and motherly. She loves to cook for us! I would guess she is about 55 or 60 and has a grown daughter. Her love of painting is reflected throughout the house with the many decorations on the walls.
My roommates: I live with three fun girls from Conneciticut! They speak limited Spanish so I help them communicate with Maria Jose. I think it’s gonna be a good fit. :)
My Spanish: not so great. I really should have practiced more before I came. Last night I watched the Spanish news and a talk show with Maria to practice. :)
My school: fun! It’s pretty small, all in one building. It’s just a little commnity college for Americans who come to study abroad. They’re taking us on several excursions and field trips, which is awesome! One of my professors from U of I lives at Jerez, where we’re going for a field trip, so we’ll meet up with him there.
The city: I don’t feel I’ve explored enough to give you an adequate description yet. The streets are busy and full of little cars and people. There are little shops (tiendas), supermarkets, banks, cafes, and bars EVERYWHERE but the hours are tricky. Most places are open from 8-2, and then reopen from 5:30-8:00. The town pretty much goes to sleep in the middle of the afternoon. The city is fairly clean and has very nice parks. We visited one today that was absolutely gorgeous! We hear sirens going off all the time, and small children below our windows in the evening. Streets are very poorly marked so it can be hard to get around.
The food: Delicious! We have toast and tea/coffee for breakfast, a big lunch around 2 or 3, and a light dinner around 9. Desserts are rare, but vegetables and meat are not! Everything is a lot fresher, and not breaded or coated with grease. The meat is very salty, with a rich flavor.
My feelings: every emotion you can think of. J When I boarded the plane from Indy I absolutely lit up—I was so excited. My independent streak was shining through like crazy! Yesterday I felt a lot of fear from all the unknown. Today I feel anticipation and excitement for what’s to come. After one full day I already feel so much more comfortable with the language, the city, and my housemother.
I feel I’ve experienced a month’s worth of things in the past two days. This is gonna be an amazing trip. Internet access is a lot more limited than I thought it would be, so I have to be smart with the time I have. The only place I have Internet right now is at school for a half hour before classes start and a half hour after classes end. The first night we were here, I got wifi for about an hour, but then lost it. I might get it again (I’ll keep trying :)), but it’s definitely not reliable.
I miss you all and have much more to say, but I gotta draw the line somewhere. J I hope you are all wonderful!
To begin, let me tell you that the original journal entry I typed was 4 pages in word. I condensed it for you. :)
I think I experienced culture shock to some degree when I went to Thailand and Brazil, but I felt it in a more extreme way as I sat on my bed the first night and reazlied I’d be in this completely foreign place for thirty days. Where do I start? My brain feels overwhelemed so if my thoughts are a bit fuzzy, forgive me. :)
Here is the basic run-down:
The “out of control” moments:
-When I got safely to Seville but my suitcase did not.
-When the taxi driver stopped and asked for directions to my apartment three times before dropping me off in front of a locked gated apartment complex, basically saying to me “good luck.”
-When I could barely understand anything anyone was saying so quickly to me in Spanish.
-When my suitcase arrived the first evening, and I discovered that it was in fact, not mine, but my friend’s that I travelled with.
-When I discovered I left my battery charger for my camera at home. SHOOT!
The apartment: cute, but small. There are four of us girls staying here—I and one other girl have our own rooms, and two share one. There is a very small kitchen, living room and dining room. I think it is fairly big for a Spanish apartment, especially for a single woman.
My room: I definitely got the pick of the draw of the students staying in this house. It’s a little bigger than my dorm room, only square. There is a large closet, a desk, and an armchair. The bed is hard, similar to the one I slept on in Thailand. Boo! :) My favorite part though, is the huge window that streams in lots of natural sunlight.
My host mother: True to the description I got about Maria, she is very friendly and energetic! She speaks no English, but is very understanding and patient with our broken Spanish. She is extremely hospitable and motherly. She loves to cook for us! I would guess she is about 55 or 60 and has a grown daughter. Her love of painting is reflected throughout the house with the many decorations on the walls.
My roommates: I live with three fun girls from Conneciticut! They speak limited Spanish so I help them communicate with Maria Jose. I think it’s gonna be a good fit. :)
My Spanish: not so great. I really should have practiced more before I came. Last night I watched the Spanish news and a talk show with Maria to practice. :)
My school: fun! It’s pretty small, all in one building. It’s just a little commnity college for Americans who come to study abroad. They’re taking us on several excursions and field trips, which is awesome! One of my professors from U of I lives at Jerez, where we’re going for a field trip, so we’ll meet up with him there.
The city: I don’t feel I’ve explored enough to give you an adequate description yet. The streets are busy and full of little cars and people. There are little shops (tiendas), supermarkets, banks, cafes, and bars EVERYWHERE but the hours are tricky. Most places are open from 8-2, and then reopen from 5:30-8:00. The town pretty much goes to sleep in the middle of the afternoon. The city is fairly clean and has very nice parks. We visited one today that was absolutely gorgeous! We hear sirens going off all the time, and small children below our windows in the evening. Streets are very poorly marked so it can be hard to get around.
The food: Delicious! We have toast and tea/coffee for breakfast, a big lunch around 2 or 3, and a light dinner around 9. Desserts are rare, but vegetables and meat are not! Everything is a lot fresher, and not breaded or coated with grease. The meat is very salty, with a rich flavor.
My feelings: every emotion you can think of. J When I boarded the plane from Indy I absolutely lit up—I was so excited. My independent streak was shining through like crazy! Yesterday I felt a lot of fear from all the unknown. Today I feel anticipation and excitement for what’s to come. After one full day I already feel so much more comfortable with the language, the city, and my housemother.
I feel I’ve experienced a month’s worth of things in the past two days. This is gonna be an amazing trip. Internet access is a lot more limited than I thought it would be, so I have to be smart with the time I have. The only place I have Internet right now is at school for a half hour before classes start and a half hour after classes end. The first night we were here, I got wifi for about an hour, but then lost it. I might get it again (I’ll keep trying :)), but it’s definitely not reliable.
I miss you all and have much more to say, but I gotta draw the line somewhere. J I hope you are all wonderful!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Here!
Hi dear friends! I am safe and sound with Sra. Maria in Sevilla! I am overwhelmed and have much to say, but can't right now. More to come very soon :)
Monday, June 18, 2007
A Espana yo voy . . .
The countdown has now decreased to twelve hours. My suitcase is packed, sitting open on the floor waiting for last-minute additions. My brother's new computer, which he so generously decided to share with me, is plugged in and charging in preparation for three flights tomorrow. My three ounce liquids and gels are securely contained in a quart-sized, clear, zip-top plastic bag so the TSA won't get mad at me. I've said my goodbyes, except for a few last minute phone calls at the airport tomorrow morning. :) I'm ready.You know, I could not have thought of a better way to spend my last evening in the US. After eating Ritter's Frozen Custard (I hear the desserts aren't quite as scrumptious in Spain) with my family, I was able to worship my God and hang out with some of my best friends at One Accord, the worship service I go to in Indy. It's funny how things are put into perspective as I prepare for a month away from everything I consider normal. I can't imagine how much more my appreciation will grow for these people when I am gone. You are all a blessing. :)
Tonight a good friend of mine told me only .2% of the 40 million people living in Spain are born-again Christians. To know that I hold the responsibility of sharing this great treasure of good news and hope on a short month-long trip seems daunting. However, after being a part of another night where The Spirit was thick at One Accord, I am confident that He will use me in whatever way necessary. Please pray I'll be obedient. :)
A few of you asked for my address while I'm there, and I gave you the one at my host home. I recently discovered that a better place to send mail is to the college I'll be at. They say you should send it "air mail." Here's the address:
Darcy Miller
c/o Porvenir, 15
Sevilla 41013 Spain
I love you all and will miss you while I'm gone! May blessings fall all over you :) Next post will be from Sevilla!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Countdown: doce dias!
12 days until I leave for Spain. As I let that sink in, my list of things I need to do/buy/pack continues to grow! Not to mention the Spanish language I should be practicing.
It's been a lot of fun to create this blog and think about my dear friends who will check up on me while I'm in Spain. I'm not exactly sure what the Internet situation will be like in Seville, but I am hoping to post updates for you all at least a few times a week. If we're lucky, you'll even get to see pictures. :)
Here are the basics of my trip. I leave for Seville, Spain, Monday, June 18, and return to Indy on July 20. I will be taking two Spanish classes Monday-Friday morning at the International College of Seville. During the month, my classmates and I will take a few weekend excursions to various cultural sites in Spain. I hope to also do some traveling on my own or with other friends going along. I will be staying with a host mother in an apartment in Spain, so I'll be completely immersed in the Spanish culture!
Right now I'm feeling nervous, a bit overwhelmed, and absolutely excited. I know this will be a life-changing trip, and I'm excited to see what kind of things God has to reveal to me. Thanks for reading- I look forward to sharing my experiences with you all. :)
It's been a lot of fun to create this blog and think about my dear friends who will check up on me while I'm in Spain. I'm not exactly sure what the Internet situation will be like in Seville, but I am hoping to post updates for you all at least a few times a week. If we're lucky, you'll even get to see pictures. :)
Here are the basics of my trip. I leave for Seville, Spain, Monday, June 18, and return to Indy on July 20. I will be taking two Spanish classes Monday-Friday morning at the International College of Seville. During the month, my classmates and I will take a few weekend excursions to various cultural sites in Spain. I hope to also do some traveling on my own or with other friends going along. I will be staying with a host mother in an apartment in Spain, so I'll be completely immersed in the Spanish culture!
Right now I'm feeling nervous, a bit overwhelmed, and absolutely excited. I know this will be a life-changing trip, and I'm excited to see what kind of things God has to reveal to me. Thanks for reading- I look forward to sharing my experiences with you all. :)
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