It begins!

It's not as expected, but what in my life ever is?
Somewhere over PA

I had forgotten that JetBlue has free wifi on board, which is great because despite my exhaustion, sleep is not forthcoming.
My adventure has begun and already it has completely changed to theもっと詳しく
Microstay!

Today I feel like I totally became a member of the jet set crowd. I booked my first ever "microstay." For those who are like I was, a mere 8 hours ago, this is when you book a daytime hotel stay,もっと詳しく
Paris-bound

Super smooth check in, and right to boarding. Ugh these planes are getting more and more cramped!
CDG

we ended up being two hours late, so a mad rush to terminal 3 to catch my connection to Madrid. I almost got onto a bus to ORLY by mistake, thank goodness I realized in time!
Picnic in the park

I made it to Madrid! Finding my apartment ended up being more tricky than anticipated, but I figured it out. Our apartment is awesome, the neighborhood is super cool and full of vibrance and activity.もっと詳しく
Celebration!

After walking for hours, we had a fabulous dinner and delicious sangria
Day 2

I slept well on my first night in my new apartment. (I commandeered the fan sitting unplugged in the hall which helped fight the Mack truck got flashes I still get) The window shade is one of theもっと詳しく
Third day!

Today was another busy day! I made english sausage and bacon this morning, and then we went to the "orientation" which was mostly just a formality.
Then we were thinking of going to Toledo, but weもっと詳しく
Bullfight

Last night I reluctantly attended a bull fight. I want to say that I gained a better understanding of it and why it still exists but I did not. The ceremony and cultural aspect is interesting, but theもっと詳しく
Toledo!

Toledo was one of the most beautiful cities I have visited. My friend Trish and I did not have long there, but we made the most of the experience!
Toledo is only about 40 mins from Madrid, andもっと詳しく
Toledo cont.

Infection connection

Today I got to experience the Spanish health Care industry. Thankfully, I have health insurance coverage while I am travelling! The doctor was very nice, she had a small office on the first floor ofもっと詳しく
On to marrekesh!

We are at the airport, getting ready to fly to Morocco!
Updates soon!
At Riad Ghali

I'm having my first Moroccan breakfast. Honestly, I have no idea how to eat it! It's funny how often that thought has crossed my mind lately, knowing that I have no idea what the custom is. I thinkもっと詳しく
Tomb

We finally were able to locate Trish, who had become very nervous on her own. Now we are at the tomb and are continuing our tour.
Camels!

Yes, we know it's totally touristy, but we had a blast!
Apparently they filmed one of the xmen movies here and I think our guide took them for a ride!
My camel had a 3 month old calf gallopingもっと詳しく
Dinner in style

For our final night in Marrakech we went higher the tourist road. We had a lovely meal complete with music and dancing.
Segovia

Segovia is a beautiful town, with an amazingly complete aquaduct towering over the village. The aquaduct was constructed with no mortar.
More Segovia cathedral

Segovia cathedral

Some pictures of Segovia Cathedral
Alcazar de Segovia

This castle has a fascinating history and is said to be one of the inspirations for Disney's castle.
More Alcazar

Alcazar pt3

Alcazar pt4
