Hola amigos.
I hope this post finds my friends at USC dry and safe, and everyone else enjoying fall weather and all things pumpkin flavored.
This was my first full weekend in Sevilla, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The whole weekend was wonderful, but the simplicity of today was absolutely perfect.
We decided to stay in last night and go to bed relatively early (so instead of going out we had get gelato in place of a night out dancing). After sleeping in this morning and having a relaxed breakfast, a few friends and I ventured out around noon to enjoy yet another sunny day here in Sevilla.
After reading an article in the New York Times about things to do here, I attempted to do something non-conventional myself. The article discussed how convents used to sell rosaries on Sundays to raise money for the church, but rosary sales declined, and instead, they now sell baked-goods using recipes that have been passed down for centuries. We trekked through Seville for a good 40 minutes (we walk everywhere) and finally found the convent. . . but of course it was closed. . . Regardless of the unsuccessful trip, exploring Sevilla is never a waste of time, and we got to see some places we never have before. And we also got in a good 5 and a half mile walk.
On the way home, we ran into a big street market on the street right next to our apartment. On Sunday's all of the stores close, making it the perfect place for street vendors. They were selling everything from baby clothes, to fall fashion, to food and jewelry, all at really inexpensive prices. I found a scarf that I have seen pictures of online for months and bought it for only 10 euros.
After lunch our host mom asked us if we wanted her to do our nails. To my surprise, she had all of the equipment to give us professional gel manicures, which I typically get every few weeks at home. Looks like I won't have to go without getting my nails done here after all!
After a short little siesta my roommate and I decided we needed coffee and headed to our favorite little coffee around the corner. She got a mocha cappuccino and I got a vanilla chai latte and we shared the best piece of red velvet cake I've ever had in my life (I've had a lot).
The wonderful day didn't stop there because for dinner we had homemade crepes and wine and what could be more perfect or European than that? Like everything else Gertru makes for us, the crepes were ahhhmazing
I plan to spend the rest of the night reading the book I just downloaded entitled, "The Happiness Project," which seems to be fitting as days here are happy and I love few things more than ending the week curled up with a good book.
Here are a few pictures from this wonderful day!
I hope this post finds my friends at USC dry and safe, and everyone else enjoying fall weather and all things pumpkin flavored.
This was my first full weekend in Sevilla, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The whole weekend was wonderful, but the simplicity of today was absolutely perfect.
We decided to stay in last night and go to bed relatively early (so instead of going out we had get gelato in place of a night out dancing). After sleeping in this morning and having a relaxed breakfast, a few friends and I ventured out around noon to enjoy yet another sunny day here in Sevilla.
After reading an article in the New York Times about things to do here, I attempted to do something non-conventional myself. The article discussed how convents used to sell rosaries on Sundays to raise money for the church, but rosary sales declined, and instead, they now sell baked-goods using recipes that have been passed down for centuries. We trekked through Seville for a good 40 minutes (we walk everywhere) and finally found the convent. . . but of course it was closed. . . Regardless of the unsuccessful trip, exploring Sevilla is never a waste of time, and we got to see some places we never have before. And we also got in a good 5 and a half mile walk.
On the way home, we ran into a big street market on the street right next to our apartment. On Sunday's all of the stores close, making it the perfect place for street vendors. They were selling everything from baby clothes, to fall fashion, to food and jewelry, all at really inexpensive prices. I found a scarf that I have seen pictures of online for months and bought it for only 10 euros.
After lunch our host mom asked us if we wanted her to do our nails. To my surprise, she had all of the equipment to give us professional gel manicures, which I typically get every few weeks at home. Looks like I won't have to go without getting my nails done here after all!
After a short little siesta my roommate and I decided we needed coffee and headed to our favorite little coffee around the corner. She got a mocha cappuccino and I got a vanilla chai latte and we shared the best piece of red velvet cake I've ever had in my life (I've had a lot).
The wonderful day didn't stop there because for dinner we had homemade crepes and wine and what could be more perfect or European than that? Like everything else Gertru makes for us, the crepes were ahhhmazing
I plan to spend the rest of the night reading the book I just downloaded entitled, "The Happiness Project," which seems to be fitting as days here are happy and I love few things more than ending the week curled up with a good book.
Here are a few pictures from this wonderful day!
A side street on our way to find the convent and the nonexistent baked goods.
One of the vendors at the street market. Babies here are always dressed impeccably and their clothing often costs more than adult clothing. Here are a few of the precious outfits we saw!
Our host-mom, Gertru, the professional manicurist.
My new scarf and gel mani!
Crepes for dinner!
Our long walk home along the river this morning
The best picture for last, I'll be dreaming of you.