First days

After approximately 18 hours of traveling I finally arrived in Spain.  I'm gonna keep this post short cause there is so much to explore right now, and also because my host mom is making lunch and anyone who knows me knows I wouldn't want to miss lunch.  

I live in Segovia, Spain - a city with about 45,000 people but in reality it feels much smaller.  It can be described as very quaint, consistent of mainly churches and bars which according to my study abroad director - Gladys - are in competition with one another.

Bird's Eye View of Segovia and the aqueduct

While still in the states I decided that I was not going to waste any time during my second semester abroad, as such the first night (last night) I went out at 11:00 pm to explore the city after getting to know my family and taking my first spanish siesta.  I brought with me a camera and a map, and here's a bit of what I came across.

From the highest point on the aqueduct which can be reached

Even in a quaint Segovia

Apparently 50 shades of grey is a world-wide phenomenon

In regards to my host family, they are great.  I have a host mom and dad.  Both are retired from work, and always in a good mood.  We have already talked for hours upon hours, and I couldn't be more excited about my situation.