grand, and this past week was no exception. I enjoyed my final days of class upon returning from Dublin and took in the city I have called my home for the past four months. I went to the top of the Albaicin, the tallest point in Granada, one last time to watch the sunset behind the Alhambra. I belted out to Spice Girls during karaoke night at one of our favorite pubs. I enjoyed a nice Mexican farewell dinner put on by our program. I ‘tapa hopped’ until I couldn’t eat any more free food.
I stayed out past 4 am multiple nights in a row. My friends and I threw a Christmas Party in which we watched A Christmas Story and exchanged gifts. I went to a salsa club and got my groove on. And then I took my exam-which I feel went pretty well. And then on Tuesday night I bid farewell to the news friends I have made and my host family before catching my 9 pm bus to Madrid. So what am I going to miss when I return home?? Well, the FREE tapas of course!! Our beautiful city; walking everywhere; going out, at least for a drink or two, almost every night; taking jokes of classes; TRAVELING; home cooked meals everyday; siestas!; and of course my house mom and siblings. Most importantly, I sincerely am going to miss my host family, my two new Spanish friends, Wendy and Emma, as well a handful of Americans, namely Jensen, Marissa, and Jess.
But what about the things I am SO looking forward to…
-taking a normal length shower without turning the water off in between every time I soap up-oh ya, in my own apartment!
-When I go to a restaurant…getting free water and refills, using normal sized napkins, and receiving decent service
-Not having to wear my shoes EVERYWHERE I go in the house
-Salad dressing, salsa, tomato sauce…the only “salsas” in Spain are vinegar and olive oil with the occasional side of catsup or mayonnaise on your French fries
-Being able to shop between 2-5 pm because there is not such things as a “siesta” in America
-An actual cup of coffee, not just a tiny shot
-Ice in my drinks
-Carpet on my feet!
-Grass in the parks!
-Not being forced to walk at turtle speed because people walk four across at about a mile an hour down the sidewalk
-Driving!
-Cooking and Baking!
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