I have had the most amazing spring break and have traveled all around Europe for the last two weeks. I started in Germany with Parsberg, Nürnberg, Regensberg then flew to Paris, France and finally Spain: Malaga, Granada, Cadiar and Cordoba.
My spring break started with a great visit from Todd’s parents and brother. It was so awesome to have them here and travel with them. We went to Regansberg and Nurmemberg and walked around and saw the cities. We also went to an authentic German restaurant and had plenty of beer, schnitzel and sausage! We had so much fun traveling around while Todd had to work and then he would meet us for dinner when he got off. I wish they never had to leave, it was so much fun!
After five days in Germany I flew to Paris for a day. Even though it was only a day I had a great time. Most of my friends from school were there doing a study abroad trip and I was able to see them and walk around the city. The cheese and wine there is to die for! I can’t wait to take another trip to France. Todd and I are hoping to go for Easter so if you have any ideas on where in France to go let me know!
I finally arrived in Malaga after 18 hours of traveling (including my “lay-over” in Paris). My classmate’s parents have a place in Granada and he was so nice to let all of us stay there! It was such an awesome town. My favorite part about Spain has to be the tapas. They are so yummy! Lunch starts after 2 pm (this was an adjustment for me since I normally eat at noon) and you go to a restaurant order a drink and with your drink you get a free tapa! I love it because you never know what tapa you are going to get. We had everything from chicken skewers to grilled eggplant and goat cheese. It was all so good! Then you finish your drink and head to another tapa’s restaurant and do the same thing. This way we got to bounce around and see different places and enjoy each restaurants specialty.
We also went to a bull fight while we were there. This was an interesting experience. I am glad I went, but I am not sure I would do it again. I felt so bad for the poor bulls. I didn’t really understand what exactly happened before I went, but now that I know I don’t think I could watch that again. There were parts to it that were very artistic and fun to watch, like when they were doing flips over the bull and dancing with the horses, but other parts were too gory for me.
Juan’s uncle was so nice to give us a private tour of the Alhambra. It is a palace constructed in the mid 14th century occupying the top of a hill in the southeastern border of Granada. It was so beautiful. I took way too many pictures, but I will share some of them.
Granada is also special because there is a ski resort and a beach within thirty minutes from each other. You could go skiing in the morning and layout on the beach in the afternoon, how amazing is that!
Overall I had such a great Spring Break. I can’t believe the two weeks off are almost over. I think this is the last time I will ever have a Spring Break and I can’t think of a better way to have spent it!
