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Adios, Barcelona

by: KelsieGleason

created on: Apr 29, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

The day I’ve been dreading has finally arrived—the last day in Barcelona. Back in January when we arrived, April seemed so far away. Four months seemed like an eternity, and I thought that maybe I’d be ready to go home by the end. I couldn’t have been more wrong. These last four months have flown by and I’d give anything to be able to stay here even for just one …
Costumes, Candy and Craziness. Must Be Carnaval!

by: ErinButler

created on: Mar 23, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, and Spain in general, is all about the festivals. If there's something to be celebrated, there's gauranteed to be a festival with a giant parade and some of the weirdest things you wouldn't expect to see on the streets (like children strapped with fireworks). Carnaval was no different, and we all decided to trek down to Sitges, a smaller town right outside of Barcelona, for the crazy party we …
Salsa Class

by: ParkerCarroll

created on: Apr 10, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

On Mondays in February I took a salsa class. It was by far one of the best decisions I had made. I got to learn a lot and hopefully I can bring some moves back to the states. It was so much fun getting to learn and dance for an hour. We got to switch partners and we moved quickly so we could move as much as possible. If I …
Monserrat

by: ParkerCarroll

created on: Apr 10, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

One Friday morning we took the train to Monserrat to see just what was there. We were absolutely amazed at the views and the overall beauty of the mountains themselves. It was truly incredible to get to hike up the mountain and relax on such a beautiful day. The monastery was also beautiful. Everything from the hiking to the walking to just sitting and relaxing made the day very enjoyable. …
Paella

by: ParkerCarroll

created on: Apr 10, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

A few weeks ago I had a friend come visit who was studying in Milan. I decided to take him to a nice paella meal on the Barceloneta strip. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was my first Spanish paella in the city of Barcelona. It was great to go with friends and share a cultural experience. He said he loved the food and wishes he could come back …
Barca vs. Atletico Madrid

by: ParkerCarroll

created on: Apr 10, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

Going to the Barca game was an awesome experience. I have never really been a fan of 'futbol' but seeing the best team in the world completely changed my perspective. The atmosphere was incredible and it was amazing to see how dedicated the fans are. I can't say that I will ever go to an MLS game again, but I do have much more respect for the sport. The stadium …
Last Weekend in Barcelona

by: KelsieGleason

created on: Apr 08, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

The weather for our last weekend in Barcelona has been great, so I’m celebrating by doing as many things as possible and continuing my favorite activity of wandering aimlessly around the city after classes. This week I finally went to see Casa Milá from the inside, which was actually pretty cool. The roof has a bunch of chimneys that are shaped like masked figures. Kind of creepy, but definitely …
Paella

by: DannyKenny

created on: Apr 07, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

Let's talk about paella. Wow. Willl definitely miss that from Spain. The one we made in the cooking class was really good but I much prefer the seafood paella. I still think the one in Tarragona was the best I've had, but the one we had on Barceloneta was fantastic as well. Although, I will say I wasn't particularly happy about the extra charges for bread and some ridiculous other …
Montserrat

by: DannyKenny

created on: Apr 07, 2011 | Barcelona, Spain

Montserrat was an incredible experience. I am not a religious person but that mountain was incredibly beautiful. I enjoyed our hike to the top more so than the cathedral, but the cathedral was still incredibly beautiful. The stained glass was stunning and the view of the cathedral from the one courtyard was simply majestic. Journeying there with Parker, Alex, and our other roommates was definitely an unforgettable experience. The light …
Morocco Exchange

by: KelsieGleason

created on: Apr 05, 2011 | Marrakech, Morocco

Just got back from a 5 day trip to Morocco on Sunday (well, technically Monday morning at 2:30am). It was a great experience and I’m so glad I went. We flew into Marrakech last Wednesday and spent the day getting acquainted with the city. We went to the square and changed money, shopped a little, had tea, and talked to local university students. The second day in Marrakech we walked …