From January 10, 2008 until May 12, 2008 I am studying abroad through Simpson College in Seville, Spain. While taking 18 credit hours I am living with a host family, becoming active in the culture, using my Spanish speaking abilities and exploring Europe. This blog will serve as an up-to-date reference as to what I am doing, the things that I have encountered, and the experiences I want to share.

Know that I miss you all and I hope you enjoy the frequent banterings of my experiences in Spain! I will be home soon enough but for now...¡Hola de España!

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Our Final Intercambio

Saturday April 26, 2008

Here is the run down of the day…the abridged version.

  • I went to Itálica, an old ancient ruins about 20 minutes outside of Sevilla. The ruins were pretty cool. The huge amphitheatre was my favorite part, but I’m glad that we went in the morning because it got really hot today…past 96 degrees!
  • Bullfighting tickets: We finally got them exchanged and we are going to the bullfight tomorrow at 6:30pm! I’m excited to see this interesting part of the culture…how unique.
  • Shopping for a bit: Allison and I had a few things that we still needed to pick up around Sevilla so we went shopping in the Barrio of Santa Cruz for a while.
  • Exchange at Bandalai: After lunch we met up with our intercambio friends at a bar called Bandalai. It was amazingly decorated, low lit, with mosaic light fixtures, candles, tiles, and huge comfy couches lined the walls. We got in free with some VIP passes that Alfredo had, he’s a writer and he works in public relations so he has connections all over town. There was a live flamenco band playing, which included a little drummer boy (ha) who couldn’t have been over 7 years old. We drank, we danced, we talked and afterwards we headed to another bar to get some food. We talked some more and then headed out again. Allison, a few of the guys and myself went to the flamenco bar Lo nuestro and we danced flamenco all night. We ended up dancing with the best guys in the house (more like being taught and trying to dance), they were amazing and had to be at least 40, but it was a lot of fun. I’m going to miss being able to go to a bar and dancing flamenco and just being social until 5am.
  • Saying “until laters” not “good-byes”: It was really crappy saying good-bye to all the friends that we have made here in Sevilla. But our friends assured us that we would be back again soon, if not for next Feria, and that they would see us again. Thus we said our “until laters” instead of “good-byes.” They are all very different and they all have their own intricacies and I’ve loved getting to know all of them. I think I’m going to miss the hospitality when I leave, and not to mention all of the amazing people that I have to leave behind as well. We exchanged e-mails and such, so I hope that we will continue to say in touch.
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