We've done so much these past two days it seems like I've walked from Sevilla to London. Good thing I started to work out before I left for Spain! Or else I never would have made it.
We went to the Catedral de Sevilla and O.M.G. Amazing. There are no other words for it. I'm not much of a church go-er myself, but the moment we stepped into that place I literally had my breath taken away by all it's beauty. The ceilings were taller than anything I've ever seen, the marble floors were incredible with intricate designs, and best of all it's been this way since 1401. Fun facts about the Cathedral: it's the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe and 3rd largest in the world. Pretty cool right? I thought so. AND FRICKEN CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS was there!!! Or at least his bones were!! The man that pretty much started the whole race to the new world, 5 ft away from me. WOW. Idk it might just be me, but I think that kind of historical stuff is neat. :)
On to the next event. We toured Sevilla on a bus, walked around, got lost a few times, asked for directions, and at the end of the afternoon (here in Spain time that means like 8:00 PM) we went to meet my host family. They live in an apartment style building with 3 floors, 2 families on each floor. First door I knocked on wasn't them..embarrassing...but the nice old man said it was the door right next to him. Finally after ringing the right door we were greeted by an older man and a women and then bombarded with kisses. My host mother told me, "In Spain it's always two kisses on the cheek, no matter who you are." (in spanish of course) :) We talked for a long time. For like 2 hours! And by talk I mean I translated for my mom, Barb, Amparo (the host mom), and Fermin (the husband). Yep. They don't speak much English...actually any really. They know certain words, to have a conversation it had to be conducted in Spanish. I personally don't mind bc this will force me to use my spanish more than I've prolly ever used it before. They are amazing ppl none the less and I can't wait to get to know them even more.
Tomorrow we leave for Madrid to meet up with my ISA group and tour the capital. So far Sevilla has had a great effect on me. The streets are two way with barely any room for even one car much less two, the shops open and close when they feel like it, no hours needed, everyone seems to understand my Spanish pretty well, and best of all Ke$ha can be heard here as well. Indeed it seems I can't escape her where ever I go. Got into a taxi cab today after walking around Cadiz (another old Spanish town) and her song was on, along with some country and other american songs. Not sure if these songs are new for them, but if they are it looks like I'll be stuck with the same music for another 4 months. lol
3 days down, 119 to go.
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