Welcome Back

Hey Guys,

Sorry for the long delay, after having some computer problems as well as a busy start to the semester, I have become a bit behind on my blogging, but don't worry I have some more things to post up in the coming weeks that I think you will enjoy. So where to begin?!?!?

Ok so the semester started a few weeks ago, and right away we all went to Sevilla, the historic capital of Andalucia (or Al-Andalus, as it was once called years ago by the Moorish people who settled there)! While there we visited the Cathedral, the Royal Palaces and the ancient city of Italica! All in all it was very fun and I was able to meet a lot of the new students, whom I am now friends with. While in Sevilla we also attended a Flamenco Show which was incredible and I recommend it to anyone. We ended up going to a show in "La Casa de la Memoria" which is located in Sevillas "Barrio de Santa Cruz" in the 'old' part of town with its narraw winding streets and centuried-old architecture. The flamenco show lasted about an hour, and when I say it was something that takes your breath away, I mean it! The way that the music and dances went together, it was as if we were not in this world any more. Something special in Sevilla was the "DO SEVILLE" tour that was organized by Suffolk's Student Affairs department. Although only a few of us ended up participating, I think everyone would agree with me that it was soooooooo much fun. After walking through the Plaza de Espana, We rented bikes and took them around the park to see various sections of Andalucian culture. Dean Royo, Professor Gonzalez, and Professor Martinez came with us as well, and we all had a blast! Then it was time to return back to Madrid and classes began... I also have to tell you about the Ski Trip to the Pyrenees Mountains that I went on the last weekend of January, as well as my trip to Strasbourg, France to visit one of my friends, but I am going to save those for later this week so as to not overload you with information. Ha ha ha...

Hasta Luego!