So, I am getting ready for another summer of adventures! I am actually leaving for Europe in less than a week! I will be in Nantes, France for a week, and Salamanca, Spain for the next.
I'm going to France to visit my friend Eleni - she has been teaching English there to little kids for almost a year now. We are planning to spend a lot of time at the beach in Les Sables. I cannot wait to lie on the beach, feel the sun's rays on my skin, the gentle breeze through my hair, and the lullaby sounds of the rolling waves. It's been a year since my once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba, and maybe that's why I'm feeling nostalgic. We're also planning to spend a couple days in Rennes...Honestly, I'm really looking forward to all the bread and cheese that is going to end up in my belly :D
After spending a lovely week in France with Eleni, I will take the bus to Madrid to meet with my parents. I really dislike long bus rides because I tend to get really carsick - but I'm going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I think there will be less to worry since this part of the trip will be a family trip. I haven't seen my brother in over a year now (?) so it'll definitely be nice to see him again. He is currently studying in Salamanca. Our hostel is really close to the University of Salamanca, which is amazing! for me, but maybe it'll be a different story since my parents like their peace and quiet. We're going to be visiting La Alberca (a small and historically rich Medieval town), Segovia, Avila, Burgos, and back up to France for a mini-pilgrimage to Lourdes.
The only time I've been in Europe was for World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany...and speaking of which, I still need to dig up my old journals and blog about it! One of the things I'm looking forward to the most - having turned into a language nerd lately - is being able to use my French (finally!) and the few Spanish words and phrases that I've been trying to learn during the past couple of weeks.
In preparation for my trips, I've gotten myself some Lonely Planet books...I have forgotten about how much I love French history...from Charlemagne to Louis XIV, and Napoleon to Sarkozy. I've also been trying to prepare for my trip later on in the summer, which I will update you guys on later!
It feels weird to be finally done with school, but I'm still procrastinating with the packing part! There are still so many things to be done before I leave...and my schedule is more or less, pretty packed this week.
Well, I'll see you all soon on the other side of the world! A bientot!! Hasta luego!!
SC
I'm going to France to visit my friend Eleni - she has been teaching English there to little kids for almost a year now. We are planning to spend a lot of time at the beach in Les Sables. I cannot wait to lie on the beach, feel the sun's rays on my skin, the gentle breeze through my hair, and the lullaby sounds of the rolling waves. It's been a year since my once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba, and maybe that's why I'm feeling nostalgic. We're also planning to spend a couple days in Rennes...Honestly, I'm really looking forward to all the bread and cheese that is going to end up in my belly :D
After spending a lovely week in France with Eleni, I will take the bus to Madrid to meet with my parents. I really dislike long bus rides because I tend to get really carsick - but I'm going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I think there will be less to worry since this part of the trip will be a family trip. I haven't seen my brother in over a year now (?) so it'll definitely be nice to see him again. He is currently studying in Salamanca. Our hostel is really close to the University of Salamanca, which is amazing! for me, but maybe it'll be a different story since my parents like their peace and quiet. We're going to be visiting La Alberca (a small and historically rich Medieval town), Segovia, Avila, Burgos, and back up to France for a mini-pilgrimage to Lourdes.
The only time I've been in Europe was for World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany...and speaking of which, I still need to dig up my old journals and blog about it! One of the things I'm looking forward to the most - having turned into a language nerd lately - is being able to use my French (finally!) and the few Spanish words and phrases that I've been trying to learn during the past couple of weeks.
In preparation for my trips, I've gotten myself some Lonely Planet books...I have forgotten about how much I love French history...from Charlemagne to Louis XIV, and Napoleon to Sarkozy. I've also been trying to prepare for my trip later on in the summer, which I will update you guys on later!
It feels weird to be finally done with school, but I'm still procrastinating with the packing part! There are still so many things to be done before I leave...and my schedule is more or less, pretty packed this week.
Well, I'll see you all soon on the other side of the world! A bientot!! Hasta luego!!
SC
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