Now, I’m finally in Valencia, España! This is where I will be staying for the next 5 weeks. It’s really nice to finally have a place to unpack and settle into your new environment. The city is gorgeous! Valencia is home to many things – oranges, ceramics, possibly the real Holy Grail y más. Valencia is a city of history and new things as well. Valencia has the largest aquarium in all of Europe. I definitely credit my friend Kathryn to all of this knowledge. It is so exciting to meet up with your best friend in Spain! From her, I learned SO much. I know that I have a lot left to learn as well.
We arrived here on a Sunday (26/6), and I was able to meet my roommate and my Host Mom (Señora Montesa) for the first time. My roommate studied in Valencia for the first part of the summer as well, so she has been a huge help to me. Especially, since I’ve already gotten lost. Valencia is the 3rd largest city in Spain. Even if you’re from Atlanta and think that you are good with directions, it doesn’t matter.
Spain is a HUGE fan of “round abouts.” This makes the streets more confusing to follow.
I am really fortunate to have Wi-Fi (Weee-Feee in España) at my house. That’s really uncommon for most Spaniards. I also have filtered tap water, and that’s not normally seen as well. Our family does have a dog that is named Pluto. He’s a cocker spaniel. And I technically have an “older brother” here named Juan José, but he’s 33 years old. Here, it is the Spanish custom for the children to stay with their parents until they are married. In the United States, it’s very different – as the parents usually kick their kids out of their houses!
I recently visited the beach as well! It’s so weird to not swim in an ocean – even though everything looks exactly the same. But to say that you are swimming in the Mediterranean Sea is surreal. It’s just so different, and the water is a lot warmer too, which is perfect in my opinion!
I haven’t had the opportunity to take pictures of Valencia yet, so expect pictures later!
Things to Note:
1. In Spain, everyone is going to sweat. A. LOT. It’s so hot here. And humid too. And I thought that I left Georgia humidity…
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