Monthly Archives: September 2012

I’m currently sitting in my kitchen and listening to the rain as I eat my breakfast and drink my tea.  With the exception of the light drizzle yesterday, this is the first time that it has rained in Sevilla in … Continue reading →

So, I thought I’d provide everyone back in the United States with a little morning entertainment by sharing my eventful trek to class this morning.   As you know, I have been using the Sevici bike rental system to get around … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I went to Ronda with Leigh and Elisabeth.  Definitely my favorite town we have been to thus far simply because the views were SPECTACULAR.  I’ll let the pictures do the telling: Classes at the University of Sevilla start today…eek! … Continue reading →

On Friday, we went to the bullfight at la Plaza de Toros.  Bullfights are arguably one of the most controversial aspects of Spanish culture.  While some people argue that they are a traditional art form, others believe it to be … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, we got a tour of the Cathedral of Sevilla.  Although I have passed the cathedral numerous times while wandering through the city, I never realized how big it was.  According to Fernando, our professor and personal tour guide, … Continue reading →

On Monday, I went to La Carbonería with my friend, Maggie.  La Carbonería is a local, hole-in-the-wall bar that is known for its flamenco shows.  They have shows every night, but according to my señora, Mondays are the best nights to go. … Continue reading →

Yesterday, about fifteen of us took a bus to Cádiz, a small city located on the Atlantic Ocean.  We spent most of the day walking around the city and exploring the area near the ocean.  It was absolutely beautiful there … Continue reading →

On Saturday, our study abroad group took a trip to Córdoba, a city with 300,000 habitants about an hour and a half northeast of Sevilla.  Instead of telling you everything we did, I’d like to share a few photos with … Continue reading →

This week went by so quickly!  But, I’m definitely excited it’s the weekend!  Yesterday, we had our first exam in our culture class, if you can even call it that.  Our professor, Fernando, gave us four themes that we covered … Continue reading →

I hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!  (By everyone, I mean the five readers that I probably have haha).  I know mine sure is! After class, I was lucky enough to come home to my apartment complex … Continue reading →