Our trip began at 12 am in London airport convincing customs that yes we would leave for Spain in 4 days and yes we would go back to Italy. We had a little adventure getting to my friends Erica's flat, but we did it getting in at about 3 am ! The next day after realizing I could get coffee to go again we fuelled up and jumped on the tube! Now, I loved the tube for some reason and really got a chance to master it and figure out how to get from different places. Instead of telling you about all the famous and cool things I saw in London let me show you!
I loved my time in London and it ended up being my favorite part of vacation! From mastering the tube to feeling like Elizabeth Bennet I loved the city and the feel of it.Getting to see Erica and her new city was especially nice. (In three weeks she comes to Florence!) Next we left for Madrid!
Madrid is such a beautiful city and I loved the feel of it. The food was delicious and I loved our hostels 3 hour tour they gave! We had beautiful warm weather which made it perfect for exploring. In Madrid, we were able to see a flamenco show, went to a museum, ate lots of papaya, and tapas. Here are a few pictures to better illustrate my trip.
After three nights in Madrid we headed towards Barcelona on an eight hour bus! Barcelona was even more beautiful. Barcelona brought bright sunny weather and the beach. On our first day of exploring we walked down to the waterfront and enjoyed the warm sunny weather gazing out at the docks. We were able to browse some markets stands selling local hand made items. After working up an appetite we ate at this great place that had chips and guacamole that were delicious. Here we sat outside overlooking a piazza eating and enjoying the city. The next day we adventured to two parks. One that had a beautiful fountain and pond and the second was designed by the artist Guadi. This museum/ park had mosaic designs and tiles and a beautiful view of the city with a view of the ocean too.
Overall, we had a crazy 10 days of travelling seeing some beautiful places in Europe and getting to learn a lot. I met so many amazing people at my hostels and in the cities we visited. I learned a lot about myself while travelling and could see how much I have grown while studying abroad. Arriving in a new city not knowing your way around or the language is great challenge and a good way to put yourself outside your comfort zone. My trip can be summed up with this favorite quote of mine, "Do one thing everyday that scares you" Eleanor Roosevelt.
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