I can't believe I only arrived in Santiago a week ago. I have done so much this past week that it seems like I've been here for quite some time. Before I left for the trip we had these pre-departure classes and the study abroad coordinators often talked about the Honeymoon Period, which is the period when you first arrive in your destination and everything seems incredible and awesome. I'm definitely in that period right now, but I don't think its going to end (at least I hope not). I get along with my group very well and there are so many other awesome international students that I almost feel right at home.
Anyway, this weekend was a blast. Friday night we went out, Saturday a few of us went to A Coruña, and last night I went out again (I didn't get home until 6, which is early in Spain). I'm not usually the one who likes to go out a lot, but its so much fun. The people are very friendly and I get to practice my Spanish. Last night we also went to a concert. It was a rockabilly group that played some classic songs from the 1950's. They were quite good and the club they played out was cool.
A Coruña is beautiful. It's a city by the ocean in the northwest corner of Spain. I loved every part of that city. They're old part isn't as nice as Santiago's, but still very cool. I love the beach and the port there. I plan on coming back when its warmer so I can hang out at the beach. I'm also in love with tortilla espanola. As my host father says, its the most perfect combination of food. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's basically an omelet. We had it yesterday at a cafe during our trip, and then I had it today with my host family. Their son Oscar and his wife and their son are here right now, they came up to visit for the weekend. Oscar's son, Oscar, as well, is two years old and loves saying "HOLA!" to me. He has a lot of energy.
Well, later today I'm going to mass at the Cathedral and then two French girls will be coming tonight to stay with my host family for a couple of days. This will be interesting!
Hasta luego!
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