17 de mayo de 2013
Writing while on the road… (if I can see it, that is)
Don’t worry, I’m not driving and writing at the same time!
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Another weekend is upon me here in Spain. After last week’s
disaster, I hope and pray that this one goes much smoother and is less
stressful. I’m on my way via bus to the beautiful beach city of Malaga so it
should be, right? Now, that this rainy weather is clearing up, it should be just
fine. Seeing a spectacular rainbow (arcoiris) up close on the way here is also
a good sign. J
disaster, I hope and pray that this one goes much smoother and is less
stressful. I’m on my way via bus to the beautiful beach city of Malaga so it
should be, right? Now, that this rainy weather is clearing up, it should be just
fine. Seeing a spectacular rainbow (arcoiris) up close on the way here is also
a good sign. J
Anyway, as we get closer and closer to my weekend
destination I’m reminded of the first solo excursion I took 3 years ago to
Ronda, a small, charming pueblo blanco that is well-known for its bridges and
bull fighting ring. The town itself is in fact built on a cliff. The panoramic
views of the mountains and river that runs beneath the town are something out
of a storybook. I only spent the day there but I did just fine as far as
getting around and speaking Spanish went. I did so well that a “cute” old man
proposed marriage to me! haha
destination I’m reminded of the first solo excursion I took 3 years ago to
Ronda, a small, charming pueblo blanco that is well-known for its bridges and
bull fighting ring. The town itself is in fact built on a cliff. The panoramic
views of the mountains and river that runs beneath the town are something out
of a storybook. I only spent the day there but I did just fine as far as
getting around and speaking Spanish went. I did so well that a “cute” old man
proposed marriage to me! haha
A few days after that trip I ventured north up to Madrid to
visit my friend Kinsey studying there. I was excited about getting to know the
city I flew into better and explore some of the surrounding areas. I did well
getting around and seeing as much as I could see but time just flew by there.
Madrid was so huge and there was a lot to see in the city itself let alone the
surrounding areas. it was the second largest metropolitan city that I had I
explored largely by myself. (New York City was the first.) I learned how
important planning ahead and planning for the unexpected really are. Expect the
best but definitely plan for anything that might happen. Also, be open to changing your plans if
necessary. Be sure to vow to come back to any beautiful country you visit. That
always helps. I’m thrilled to say that I have done successfully done that now.
visit my friend Kinsey studying there. I was excited about getting to know the
city I flew into better and explore some of the surrounding areas. I did well
getting around and seeing as much as I could see but time just flew by there.
Madrid was so huge and there was a lot to see in the city itself let alone the
surrounding areas. it was the second largest metropolitan city that I had I
explored largely by myself. (New York City was the first.) I learned how
important planning ahead and planning for the unexpected really are. Expect the
best but definitely plan for anything that might happen. Also, be open to changing your plans if
necessary. Be sure to vow to come back to any beautiful country you visit. That
always helps. I’m thrilled to say that I have done successfully done that now.
Back to the trip at hand: (after the bus almost got cut off
by a dumb car). As I am still in Spain when I had planned to be in Germany, I
decided to take this opportunity to visit a new place in Andalucia that I had
never been before: Málaga I have a friend from GBU (link) who lives here but
she is in Cordoba this weekend. I’ll be staying here through Monday so I will
hopefully still be able to see her, even if it is for just a few short hours. It
might be the reason why Germany didn’t work out but I won’t focus too much on
that.
by a dumb car). As I am still in Spain when I had planned to be in Germany, I
decided to take this opportunity to visit a new place in Andalucia that I had
never been before: Málaga I have a friend from GBU (link) who lives here but
she is in Cordoba this weekend. I’ll be staying here through Monday so I will
hopefully still be able to see her, even if it is for just a few short hours. It
might be the reason why Germany didn’t work out but I won’t focus too much on
that.
As this bus has winded its way through rain, wind, mountains
and several pueblos blancos , I’m reminded of how beautiful and diverse the
landscapes are in this region of Spain. I’m actually venturing away from the
traditional and heading towards la Costa del Sol (the Sunny Coast…doesn’t the
English translation sound less magical?) Those who live in this part of Spain
enjoy sunshine over 300 days of the year. The other main attraction that draws
tourists here is the most obvious: the beach and the Mediterranean Sea. And the
endless amount of wind, water and land activities you can do here!
and several pueblos blancos , I’m reminded of how beautiful and diverse the
landscapes are in this region of Spain. I’m actually venturing away from the
traditional and heading towards la Costa del Sol (the Sunny Coast…doesn’t the
English translation sound less magical?) Those who live in this part of Spain
enjoy sunshine over 300 days of the year. The other main attraction that draws
tourists here is the most obvious: the beach and the Mediterranean Sea. And the
endless amount of wind, water and land activities you can do here!
I have only seen the Med. Sea from the side of road with my
tour group in Morocco awhile back. That’s about to change here pretty soon. I’m
always excited to see new bodies of water in any part of the world because, as
I may have mentioned before, I didn’t see my first one (the Pacific) at 17. I
saw the Atlantic at 18 years old with my family as they brought me down to Florida
for college. If you are reading this and have always lived within 1-2 hours
from any ocean, you might think I’m a little crazy for having waited that long
to see it. If you’re a fellow landlubber, you can probably relate. I didn’t
want to wait that long, believe me, but that’s just what ended up happening.
tour group in Morocco awhile back. That’s about to change here pretty soon. I’m
always excited to see new bodies of water in any part of the world because, as
I may have mentioned before, I didn’t see my first one (the Pacific) at 17. I
saw the Atlantic at 18 years old with my family as they brought me down to Florida
for college. If you are reading this and have always lived within 1-2 hours
from any ocean, you might think I’m a little crazy for having waited that long
to see it. If you’re a fellow landlubber, you can probably relate. I didn’t
want to wait that long, believe me, but that’s just what ended up happening.
The bus is just now pulling into the city and at first sight
it has reminded me of what Cadiz (a tiny beach town bordered by the Atlantic
Ocean) looks like, but cleaner. I have a feeling that once the rain clears up
fully tonight/tomorrow that this weekend will be very relaxing. And that’s just
what I could use right about now.
it has reminded me of what Cadiz (a tiny beach town bordered by the Atlantic
Ocean) looks like, but cleaner. I have a feeling that once the rain clears up
fully tonight/tomorrow that this weekend will be very relaxing. And that’s just
what I could use right about now.
Hasta pronto 🙂
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