Emily in Spain: Less than a week

This semester got busier and busier as it went on! I wish I could have posted more often during the second half but I managed to get myself into activities over here that kept me too busy.

Tonight I am actually going to a bull fight. I really did not think I was going to, but Judy's talk in Ronda a few weeks ago kind of talked me into it. The tickets I got are to a novice bull fighter, so they were cheaper, only 15 euros. I will not feel guilty leaving early if I need to but I heard they are actually better the longer you watch. The first one will be rough I'm sure but I am really trying to think of it as an art of the bullfighter and the energy from the crowd rather than torture.

We will see how I do.

One of my friends here went and she really loved it so I hope I am the same!

On another note.. that volcano better not spew any ash that goes any farther south than it already has. As of now Madrid airport is still open so I should be okay. I am PRAYING that it stays okay. Not that I am super antsy to get out of Spain, but it would be really quite rough to have anticipated leaving on May 15 for four months and then sleep in an airport until our flight got re-scheduled. So for any of you who are prayers, please say one for me!

Cannot believe my finals start tomorrow. This last week should be a nice time though. For the most part I only have one final a day so before/ after we are going to enjoy studying outside or in little cafes around the city. I am getting very nostalgic about saying my goodbyes to every spot I have grown to love.

All for now. I will post a blog about my awesome party boat experience soon!