On to Sevilla

Today we left Toledo for Sevilla! We left around 10 and got here at 5, but we had to stop a few times because there is a law in Spain where you can't drive straight for 4 hours. A strange law, but it does make things safer. Along the way there were lots and lots of olive trees. I also saw some of the old wind mills, an old castle on top of a hill, and lots of the Spanish countryside. We stopped to wat at some place off the high way, and it was so nice we sat outside and soaked up the sun. Once we got closer to Sevilla there were lots of palm trees. I love them! And there were lots of orange trees to. At one place we stopped they had different Cheetos, so I had to take a picture. Sometime I'll have to try them.

Spanish Countryside

soccer ball and bat & ghost Cheetos

Once we got off the bus in Sevilla, our families were waiting for us. Once we found our family we were greeted with kisses (the Spanish custom). My family is mom, Ada, and a daughter, Ana, who is 18. They drove there car there, and we had quite a hard time trying to fit our suitcases in! I packed my duffle bag into my huge suitcase, so it was extra extra fat and hard to squeeze in. We got to the apartment and met their little dog, Dana. She is so cute, and crazy! We got to our room, which is pink and so cute, and unpacked everything. It took a while, but now we're all settled in. After Ana took us on a walk to show us the university, where we have to meet tomorrow. The University of Sevilla used to be an old tobacco factory, and is gorgeous! There were orange trees lining the streets and palm trees scattered around. Then we walked to Plaza de España, which was so beautiful. It is a huge semicircle plaza, that even has a pond around the middle. We walked back to the apartment, took quick showers (cause water is expensive and hot water only lasts so long), and are now waiting around till dinner. Their apartment is super cute. They have lots of picture and art around. And they have pink toilet paper! (why is that not in the US?) Also very important, they have wifi!! I was excited about that! Tonight we were able to see the sunset from our room (11th floor means a good view!). Is was so pretty. I don't think I'll have a problem with seeing this out my window everyday. I feel like I'm finally adjusting to the eating schedule here. The day seems so much longer with dinner so late at night.

Plaza de España

Plaza de España

The sunset outside my window

I just had dinner with the family. We had soup with croutons, a vegetable dish with I think squash, salad, fried  ham and cheese, bread, and an orange. All of it was delicious! And it's orange season in Sevilla, so the orange was so sweet and yummy.

¡Ciao!