Wednesday was another great day in Spain. The Spainish class was much better than our French classes in Toulouse. We finished class at 4, and I ran near the Arc. I found the neatest park during my run near the Parlaiment. Running in new cities is one of my new favorite things to do!
A large group of our class went to the Barcelona-Madrid game, which is like the super bowl of soccer apparently. I on the other hand did not feel the need to spend 150 euros on a soccer game, so some of us went to a good dinner near the square and watched the game at a local Irish bar. We met some Americans that are here in Barcelona for a conference, and the atmosphere during the game was unreal. Experiencing the Spanish excitement from the locals was cool enough for me!
Today (Thursday) we had an interesting lecture on the art industry in Barcelona, and we discussed how the city is constantly redifining itself and how they need to move forward as this city with great business potential and an unreal nightlife. Interesting discussion.
During our break, we visited La Sagrada Familia, one of the most famous landmarks in the city. The church has been under construction for hundreds of years, and it is in one of the top 5 churches I have ever visited. It was beautiful, with grand high ceilings and a mixture of new and old features. So awesome! We even got to take an elevator ride to one of the towers!
Tonight we are going to the Ice Bar, which is something you can only do in a few places around the world! I´m looking forward to one of my last nights with the group!
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday adventures in Spain
So I have no internet in the hotel, so I type out a blog on my ipod and upload it at class the next day, hence my limited posts and delay in events. But here is a little from Tuesday:
Well I am loving Barcelona more everyday! I would seriously move here if I could. The weather is unreal (today I ran in shorts and a t shirt in the sun!) people speak a lot more English, and there is so much to see and do!
Last night after dinner at Mussol, we tried to find a karaoke bar to entertain Alex's love of singing but instead found a small place with Valencia Water and a bartender that looked like a Spanish cher! It was a fun night!
This morning we had two classes on ethical leadership and we compared how the Spanish and Americans manage differently. The biggest difference is spain's emphasis on team work and how they focus on how things are done unlike Americans that care more about the end result! Although I'm tired in class, the subjects are interesting!
After class Courtney and I got sandwiches from the supermarket and went on a wonderful run through las rambles! It was a great afternoon.
We visited activa, a private non for profit that works with the city to attract entrepreneurs to Barcelona and also help students and professionals switching careers.
For dinner, Alex, Colton, and I went to Las Ramblas area and had a salad with chicken and seafood paella, traditional Spanish food. So good. After dinner, we had a relaxing evening at the hotel. I think I am coming down with a cold, so I´m trying to load up on my vitamins and get some more sleep. Only a few more days of my trip though, I can´t believe it! I am having the best time over here, and I really don´t want it to end yet!
Well I am loving Barcelona more everyday! I would seriously move here if I could. The weather is unreal (today I ran in shorts and a t shirt in the sun!) people speak a lot more English, and there is so much to see and do!
Last night after dinner at Mussol, we tried to find a karaoke bar to entertain Alex's love of singing but instead found a small place with Valencia Water and a bartender that looked like a Spanish cher! It was a fun night!
This morning we had two classes on ethical leadership and we compared how the Spanish and Americans manage differently. The biggest difference is spain's emphasis on team work and how they focus on how things are done unlike Americans that care more about the end result! Although I'm tired in class, the subjects are interesting!
After class Courtney and I got sandwiches from the supermarket and went on a wonderful run through las rambles! It was a great afternoon.
We visited activa, a private non for profit that works with the city to attract entrepreneurs to Barcelona and also help students and professionals switching careers.
For dinner, Alex, Colton, and I went to Las Ramblas area and had a salad with chicken and seafood paella, traditional Spanish food. So good. After dinner, we had a relaxing evening at the hotel. I think I am coming down with a cold, so I´m trying to load up on my vitamins and get some more sleep. Only a few more days of my trip though, I can´t believe it! I am having the best time over here, and I really don´t want it to end yet!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Me amo barcelona!!
I love Barcelona! This has to be one of the best weekends of my life! I loved France, but Spain is seriously amazing!
We left Toulouse Saturday morning at 9 and it was definitely hard to say goodbye to Bernard and Christiane!
By 2, all 25 of us were checked in to hotel Barcelona! I went running and explored the city with mike, Mallory, and Melissa, which was so much fun. We found the Arc here and soaked up the warm weather. We were able to run in shorts and see palm trees!!
For dinner, a group of us had tapas near the Arc and then we all went near the mediterranean sea as a group! Such a fun night!
This morning about 11 of us took a bus tour of the city and explored the beach! I had so much fun! The city is gorgeous, I am with terrific people, and I ran into the Mediterranean Sea today! Have i died and went to heaven? Such a surreal trip so far!
The Spanish language is awesome too. I can actually read menus and say basic phrases in stores! What a relief!
I am still processing how amazing this trip has been so far! Unfortunately classes resume tomorrow, but I hope to still do more exploring in the evenings! I'm so bummed I only have a week left! But I'll make the most of my time remaining!
We left Toulouse Saturday morning at 9 and it was definitely hard to say goodbye to Bernard and Christiane!
By 2, all 25 of us were checked in to hotel Barcelona! I went running and explored the city with mike, Mallory, and Melissa, which was so much fun. We found the Arc here and soaked up the warm weather. We were able to run in shorts and see palm trees!!
For dinner, a group of us had tapas near the Arc and then we all went near the mediterranean sea as a group! Such a fun night!
This morning about 11 of us took a bus tour of the city and explored the beach! I had so much fun! The city is gorgeous, I am with terrific people, and I ran into the Mediterranean Sea today! Have i died and went to heaven? Such a surreal trip so far!
The Spanish language is awesome too. I can actually read menus and say basic phrases in stores! What a relief!
I am still processing how amazing this trip has been so far! Unfortunately classes resume tomorrow, but I hope to still do more exploring in the evenings! I'm so bummed I only have a week left! But I'll make the most of my time remaining!
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