Ah, this is a bittersweet post. I still haven't finished (or started) 8 other posts about my travels here because honestly, I've been having too much fun to sit down and type them up! But I have all my thoughts and travel details written down, so I plan on eventually getting to it. But this post is about my last weeks in Granada. I am VERY sad but at the same time, so excited to go to Germany, then go home to see my family and get back to Fordham. But life here isn't real--school work doesn't really exist, although I did study this week for my finals, but it's more than that. It's hanging out with friends in new places or exploring the Granada together, and learning more about myself every day. I can't imagine leaving because it has been a surreal experience and I don't want the dream to end.
One thing I know about myself is I hate goodbyes and this is going to be a really difficult one. To say goodbye to my Spanish family, Encarna, Cristina, Tono, Tono, and especially to little Cristi and Dani because played for hours together and I've learned so much Spanish from them. Encarna, she's been a wonderful host mom to me and Claudine and it has been a lot of fun getting to know her. She is hilarious...my favorite quotes have been "Estoy en la gloria!" and "ME VOY" but in her funny high-pitched voice when she's imitating someone. And to say goodbye to my professors, my classes, and the other wonderful students I've met here. Ah I might even miss the walk to class in the morning...wait, no I won't, I had an 8:30. But I will miss the freedom to just go out for tapas with friends and not worry about work or anything. And just leaving the house to go for a walk. That's just simple thing about the way of life here that I will definitely miss. And lastly, my friends here. I've made so many close friends during these 4 months that I am so grateful for because they were the ones who helped make this experience so amazing. Some of them I will see soon back in NY, but others like my Spanish friend Cecilia (mi gemela española) I won't see for a while, so it is hard to say goodbye.
I miss my family and friends at home, so going home is very exciting! But life is just so relaxed here, it's been wonderful. It's like a dream with no responsibilities, so it will hard to let go of this care-free life. But I plan on bringing some Spanish attitude, like "no pasa nada" back to NY with me!I will update the other travels soon so I can have it recorded because they are all part of the reason this trip has been incredible.
This has truly been the best experience of my life and I'm so happy I was able to share it on this blog and through my pictures too.
Hasta pronto!
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