Time is flying by! It is Friday, and I am already finished with my first week of classes. I can't believe how much I have learned in the past week!
On Tuesday our group went to the castle in the afternoon, and it was so interesting. The view of Alicante and the Mediterranean Sea was incredible! It rained a little, so it was not as hot out, making the climb down the mountain more easily.
Wednesday was pretty chill. Everyone was tired from the time adjustment/busy schedule. After a siesta (nap), I had lunch and went to the beach. We laid out for a while, but it was cloudy so it was a little chilly outside (meaning less than 75 degrees, maybe). After a little relaxation, I headed back home to relax. After cena (supper), Olivia, Rachel, and I tried to do our homework together in my room, but ended up chatting quite a bit. Man, I have quite a bit of homework here, but I am learning so much!
On Thursday after classes, I went to the beach with Olivia and some other friends, and we were there for SIX HOURS! The day was beautiful, and the water was fantastic! I learned how to tread water and "float!" Some of us got into a great debate about religion. It was then that I realized how much I have learned aobut Lutheran Doctrine and other religions during my time at Concordia. Around 8 p.m. I went to dance class to learn salsa. The dance is SO much fun, and our instructor is genial (great)! After supper, I went out to experience the night life here. It is so much fun! I was surprised at how safe it was. I got a kick out of dancing to American techno music in Spain! Unfortunately, I only got two hours of sleep Thursday night because by the time I got back and did my homework, it was past four in the morning! :O
Today (Friday) was great! We played some fun games in class and were not assigned a lot of homework. I like my classes more every day because we have a lot of discussions about our beliefs or cultural differences. As soon as I arrived at home, I laid down to take a nap. Two hours later, I woke up, grabbed a quick lunch, and walked to the beach. CC-CS, my study abroad program, paid for windsurfing, stand-up bodysurfing, and kayaking lessons. I LOVED spending three hours in the water! It is hard to get over the fact that I get to spend so much time in the Mediterranean Sea!!! When I came home, I relaxed a little, had tapas (a popular meal here, basically a variety of appetizers) and Nutella for supper, and here I am! Tomorrow I will spend the day touring Valencia. Wahoo!
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