Ready or Not...Here I Go!

At this time next week I'll be in Spain. With only four days to go, you would think that might of hit me already, but with much preparation still looming ahead I really haven't entertained the thought all that much. I'm excited, don't get me wrong, it's just a lot to juggle before I'm actually sitting safe and sound (and probably rather awkwardly) with my host family in Sevilla. I'll have to pinch myself when I get there. Right now it just seems so far away and unreal.

Don't worry, I won't bore you with the list of stuff I have yet to do, but I just wanted to see how this blogging thing will work and if everyone is able to read it. So let me know if you are all able to read and interact with this site. That would be most helpful.

In the meantime, here is what I will be doing for the first few days of my trips so you can all A) Be green with envy B) Pray/hold me in the light as I travel or C) Not even read the rest of this post and get back to your busy lives. Trust me, I understand. : )

Jan. 26- I arrive in Madrid, meet the other students, and take a bus tour of the city.
Jan. 27- Take a day trip to El Escorial which an Augustinian monastery just outside the city.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Escorial
Jan. 28- Visit the El Reina Sofia Museum and Palacio Real (in Madrid) and depart for Toledo
Jan. 29- Tour of Toledo
Jan. 30- Leave for Sevilla and meet host family.

So there you have it, my first five days in Spain.

One last thing. Here's my address in Sevilla if anyone wishes to write, although email is just fine. More importantly though, please send me your address because I would love to send postcards back to the U.S. when I get a chance. ; )

Pelay Correa 16 1a, 2a Puerta
41010 Sevilla
Spain

Well, I better get back to packing. I hope this ends up being a good way to keep everyone updated and in touch. I will write again once I've arrived in Sevilla. In the meantime, keep me in your thoughts and prayers for safe travels.

Ciao!