The countdown begins...

On January 16th, I will fly to New York City (I've never been!) and spend 3 nights there before flying to Madrid and beginning my semester in Spain. I'm pretty much packed, as I had to do that when I packed up my room in Tempe. 

I will be living in Sevilla, Spain for 4 and a half months. Sevilla is the capital city of Andalucia, the southern province in Spain. Famous for its tapas (bar snacks), flamenco dancing, orange groves and romance, I knew this was where I wanted to spend my semester. 

I am living in the neighborhood of Triana, which is right across from the Rio Guadalquivir river, and in the center of the nightlife district. 

Before I get to Sevilla, I spend 5 days in Madrid and its surrounding areas. First, I will fly from JFK into Madrid and spend the first night touring the city. The next day I will visit El Prado Museum and the Royal Palace. Then I will travel to El Escorial and Valle de los Caidos, followed by 2 days in Toledo. I will finally arrive in Sevilla and prepare for a semester of late nights, a new culture, and a brilliant place. 

My travel plans include: Lagos and Lisbon, Portugal; Ronda, Spain; Granada, Spain; Cordoba, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; Santander, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Dublin, Ireland (for St. Patrick's Day!); Paris, France; Rome, Venice and Florence, Italy; Meknes, Fes, and Ceuta, Morocco; Mykonos and Athens, Greece; London, England; Amsterdam, Holland; and Prague, Czech Republic.

I am going to take full advantage of the opportunities I will have by living in Europe, and hope to gain a new perspective of the world and this life. I don't really know what else to expect other than to enjoy myself and embrace a new place whilst immersing myself in an entirely new culture.

10 DAYS,

LP