So far, school has been pretty laid back and chill. I think this semester is going to be on the lighter side if you know what I mean. I am even thinking about dropping a class (literature…) and then I would be taking 12 hours. I really only need one advanced hour while abroad anyways because the other classes don’t count towards my major (poor planning on my part).
After escuela, Thursday night was when everyone was going to get together and go to a shot bar and then to a discoteca. I was pumped! I had directions and a map so that hopefully I would know where I was going, or at least in the general direction. What do you think happened… I got lost and ended up at some highway. Great. I’m glad I could navigate my way back to the apartment. A little bit of an epic fail this night, but I know there will be plenty more disco nights to come. I think what made it worse was when I came back that night and talked with my senora. Catalina said something like “Estaba perdida? Oh…es muy facil, es muy facil!” She basically thought it was impossible to get lost around here…lies.
Video of the three Flamenco Dancers
At least I had a fun night to look forward to. The whole Granada group was invited to attend a Flamenco show in las cuevas (caves) of Sacramonte. Everyone got a complimentary drink and sat back and watched this marvel of a show. Would anyone know what I meant if I included a reference from the movie Superstar? Remember Molly Shannon's parents who were Irish Dancers? The dancers had to dance faster and faster, and then of course some of you know what happened after that. But anyways, it was very impressive to see these Flamenco dancers move their feet so rapidly, all while keeping a steady, graceful upper body. I have pictures and a video to show off. It was definitely an experience that I would love to do again, maybe even learn it myself.
Stage for the Flamenco Dance at Venta el Gallo.
This weekend I am going to chill in Granada. I haven't made any official travel plans yet, but there are many ideas bouncing around. Saturday is going to be our shopping day! I'm taking a few friends to the mercadillo by my house that has extremely cheap, cute clothes, shoes, etc. Afterwards, we'll probably stop by this cute tapas bar nearby for a drink and then continue on shopping! Sunday it's a possibility to go hiking...
I hope to get some travel plans together really soon. I would love to meet up with some of my Glen Ellyn friends somewhere in Europe too! The top places that I would love to visit are: Dublin, Rome, Paris, London, Barcelona, and Amsterdam! I am basically open to traveling anywhere, as long as it is a reasonable price. I guess I should start doing some research and checking precios.
Hasta luego!
Lesson to outsiders: Don't take the Rosemary. You will regret it.
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