it is hot in sevilla. the bricks from the yellow-hued sand reflect the sun´s rays, creating a convection oven as the sun bakes me from above. every hour the bells from the many churches...three close by within three blocks of my hotel...ring out the hours. intricately carved masoleums to a dead religion, the cathedrals are breathtaking in their architecture and chilling in their faith.
after a very long flight and finding no bag waiting at the end of it, i joined the other members of my program for a cocktail dinner, reminded very quickly that we were in spain as the drinks they served were not grape juice.
spent the entire day drinking information from a firehose, seeing the little streets with barely enough room for a car, let along the multitude of people and cars trying to pass through. on a visit to the plaza de toros i was struck with how much pain the toros endure for the mere entertainment value to the spectators. guess the dude ranch rubbed off on me more than i imagined.
looking to the big challenges next week: finding a place to stay, getting a checking account, getting my police certificate and just getting around. it´s a big adventure, but the pieces are growing...along with the Peace that is needed.
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¡Hola, chiquitita! Ya te echo de menos. Oro cada día por ti. Tengo tantos celos de ti porque vas a regresar a los estados hablando mejor que yo. ¡Deja que Dios te use como vehículo de su amor! ¡Te amo muchísimo!
ReplyDeleteAnd Thus, another chapter in the great adventure of Abigail Smith begins...
ReplyDeleteI hope for exciting prospects, beautiful days, wonderfully deep conversations, a deep blue sky when called for, and passionate romance.
That, at least in my mind, is what a chapter of Abigail Smith's life in Spain should entail, along with a few other niceties. :) Have a good time big sis.
Rezo para ti! con mucho amor ~ Megan
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad you made it! I'm glad it's lovely and unamerican. I hope you find a place to live and can settle in soon enough. When do you start at the school? Te amo y tienes una buena semana.
ReplyDeleteAnabeth :)
i start school on 3 october!
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