Thursday, June 6, 2013
Ok, where was I? There are 6 of us that only registered for one class, instead of two. For me, I couldn't take more than one per UHD. It kind of worked out nice though because we have more free time to explore. After International IQ class, the other students went to their other classes, and the six of us went exploring. We first found bank and withdrew cash. I think the exchange rate was about .75. Better than .67 at the airport! We found a little bakery, where I had a small spinach quiche and some salami looking sandwich thing, it was gross. Across the street of the bakery was a small store that sold notebooks and paper and stuff, so we all bought notebooks to take notes in our class. After that it was time for our class, cross cultural communications, to begin. Our teacher is Peter. He is originally from Germany, but has lived and studied all over the world. He told us this would be our most knowledgeable and interesting class of our entire college careers. No joke! He's really good. For me, being so close to graduation, it was pretty cool to hear him talk about things that I have already learned in my international classes. It's like the light bulb went off, it was great! Class was short, only about an hour and a half. Then we went to lunch, by this place that was across the street from the bakery we went to previously. Since I didn't like my sandwich earlier, I ordered a burger, thinking it would be filling and good. Man, I was wrong it was so gross! It was basically raw and on a hard bun with a ton of mayo. yuck. I ordered an iced tea, Lipton is a glass bottle of course, haha. We had to catch the bus at 2, so we rushed out of lunch. Next, we took the bus through the wine country to Codorniu winery. First, we listened to a lecture of the history of the winery, what wines they make, stuff like that. Then, we watched a video which basically said what the lecture said. The winery was sooo pretty and HUGE! It's over 500 years old and still family owned. They mostly make "cava" which would be the equivalent to champagne. We took a tour, you'll have to see pictures later, but I mean the place was massive. I don't even know how to describe it. Since its 3 AM and I'm tired, I don't feel like going into detail ;) We sampled two of the different wines. I'm not a wine drinker really so I didn't like either. One was like a sparking rose, the other a chardonnay. We got back on the bus, and I immediately fell asleep. The rides is about 45 minutes back to the hotel, and when we go to the hotel I immediately passed out. My roommate and a bunch of others invited me to dinner, but I couldn't keep my eyes open, nor was I hungry. I took a couple hour nap. There is apparently a famous EDM DJ from Ibiza or something playing tonight at a club called Opium in downtown Barcelona. I think his name is Danny Avila. Although it sounded fun, I was not in the drinking/ being hungover mood. Instead a couple of us went to dinner. I found a place on Yelp that we didn't end up going to, but we found this awesome place called Once Upon a Time (OUT). It reminded me of a Flora and Muse, if yall know what that is. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. The menu was all Spanish, not mexican Spanish, Spain spanish..MUCH different. We ended up sharing hummus and a French cheese plate. I had what was like a pot roast with a bone. It came with carrots and onions in this red wine sauce. Sooooo yummy! Atmosphere was amazing, very open, good music, all in all, a wonderful night. Then we left and headed back to the hotel. Here I am!! Well, now that I've figured out how to write in my blog I will try to keep in touch everyday. Hope you enjoyed my first post and please send comments! Buenos noches!! Goodnight from Barcelona!! xoxo
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So fun Ms. Sarah! Que te diviertas mucho! p.s. Love the blog :) xo
ReplyDeleteOmg Sara. That was so amazing! I can tell your having such a good time. Can't wait to here more. Love ya.
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