Thursday after I had class they came to meet my host family and see Alcalá. They had tons of ham for us! I was glad that my family could experience for one meal what I've been coping with since January. Abuela (my host grandmother) kept talking to my sisters in Spanish even though I tried to tell her they don't speak it. It was funny.
We drove to Granada Thursday and saw the Alhambra at night. The Alambra is spain's most visited attraction
Friday we went and saw the gardens of the palace then drove to Sevilla. Sevilla is a city in Southern Spain, a region called Andalucia. Spanish people talk about Southern Spain the same way Americans talk about the South. Everyone is happy, friendly, and nice. We arrived in Sevilla friday night and got tapas at a cute place near the river. Saturday we went to see the Sevilla Cathedral which is the 3rd largest in Europe. Woop woop. We shopped, walked around, and saw a Flamenco show. Flamenco is a type of Spanish music and dance that has been around for a while.
Sunday we drove back to Madrid and saw a Bull Fight! I had to right a paper about the controversial topic of Bull Fighting. Actually a lot of Spaniards are against it because they think it too harsh of treatment towards animals! It was a little strange seeing the bull die right in front of me and then watch them drag it out of the ring.
After the bullfight we ate dinner at one of my favorite markets off of Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel. I am sad that my mom and sisters had to leave! I'm really glad they got to come see my life on this side of the Atlantic. I wish everyone could live over here with me! Love you, family!
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