Barcelona was fantastic, one of the most eclectic and lively cities I've ever been to even though it was rainyish for some of the days we were there. I met up with Lauren there and was able to spend some great time with Tio Humberto and familia. It is always wonderful to meet new cousins and aunts and just bond with family because they will always be family and it's important for them to know they can always count on you and vice versa. They were great hosts even though my little cousin 5 year old Danielito had to spend 2 days in the hospital with bronchitis. Barcelona has everything! The beach, the historic center, great shops and cafes and markets on the ramblas, more street performers than you could ever imagine, amazing architecture, and of course claim Gaudi and Picasso as their famous sons.
Italy has been wonderful to me and I have made some great friends. The australians s
eem to be everywhere you turn and they are always up for a good time. I really look forward to visiting all the people I have met in these past few months.
After Lauren finished her program in Spain, where she really learnt a lot she came to Milan to visit before flying back to DC. As most of you know she is already back home enjoying the comforts of home, which notably include CVS, Target, private transportation, starbucks, and hamburgers to name a few. While in Milan we went ot la scala the major theatre in Milan where we saw the Rake's Progress, an opera in english but I barely understood a word without the little subtitle screen in front of our seats haha. We ate as much Italian food as possible much to Lauren's delight and enjoyed a lot of what Milan has to offer.
But our major trip was Rome, an adventure all in itself (and I promise to post more often with stories from the past semester including the accomodations night mare in Rome). But the eternal city enchanted me/us and has become one of my top 3 favorite cities in the world. there is so much to see and take in and enjoy it blew me away. And even though we had 4 days we still didn't glance at everything, incredible! There will be more stories about rome soon including how Lauren was pooped on by a bird, good luck right?
Since it's mother's day. Happy Mother's day to all the wonderful mother's out there, and a double Happy day to my mom who also turns "26" today, so Feliz Cumpleanos Mami!
ciao for now,
