Summer 2017 Adventure

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25 Mei 2017
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Khamis, 25 Mei 2017 12:59 PG
🌙 72 °F
Altitud: 5,322 kaki
Amerika Syarikat Kirtland Air Force Base 2 Water Well 35.04631, -106.6179435°2’47” N 106°37’5” W
It begins!
25 Mei 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
It's not as expected, but what in my life ever is?
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Khamis, 25 Mei 2017 6:20 PG
🌧 52 °F
Altitud: 1,699 kaki
Amerika Syarikat Mayburg 41.600656, -79.25097741°36’2” N 79°15’4” W
Somewhere over PA
25 Mei 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
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 unexpected from the anticipated. I have to admit, I marvel at how my life has beaten flexibility into me. It's as if I am so hyper-aware of the transience of all things that I have batted at so many curve-balls that I no longer expect a steady pitch. All I have is THIS moment, the next moment is not at all guaranteed, and it never looks the way I thought it would anyway.

So....let's play ball!Baca lagi
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Khamis, 25 Mei 2017 3:03 PTG
🌧 57 °F
Altitud: 36 kaki
Amerika Syarikat Baisley Pond 40.66857, -73.7812340°40’7” N 73°46’52” W
Microstay!
25 Mei 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
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, usually for long layovers. Life has been particularly grueling and exhausting lately and I came down with a cold a few days before departure. So, given the cold, rainy weather in NYC today, I decided rest would be my best option.

I got a few hours sleep, charged my electronics, and had a shower. Shortly I will head back to JFK for my flight to Paris!Baca lagi
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Khamis, 25 Mei 2017 5:12 PTG
🌧 57 °F
Altitud: 30 kaki
Amerika Syarikat John F. Kennedy International Airport 40.65061, -73.79340°39’2” N 73°47’35” W
Paris-bound
25 Mei 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Super smooth check in, and right to boarding. Ugh these planes are getting more and more cramped!
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Jumaat, 26 Mei 2017 9:36 PG
☀️ 68 °F
Altitud: 348 kaki
Perancis Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 49.01219, 2.557849°0’44” N 2°33’28” E
CDG
26 Mei 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
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!
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Hari 3
Sabtu, 27 Mei 2017 1:16 PG
🌙 75 °F
Altitud: 2,234 kaki
Sepanyol Parco del Buen Retiro 40.41852, -3.6801640°25’7” N 3°40’49” W
Picnic in the park
27 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
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. Amanda and I went exploring and must have walked 10 miles.

We got pan de chocolate and some drinks and had a picnic in the park. I got a sim card, but it wouldn't work for Amanda so we are investigating. Then we explored the metro , though we were both so tired that we went round in circles a few times!Baca lagi
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Sabtu, 27 Mei 2017 1:21 PG
🌙 75 °F
Altitud: 2,231 kaki
Sepanyol Museo Casa De La Moneda 40.42313, -3.6697940°25’23” N 3°40’11” W
Celebration!
27 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
After walking for hours, we had a fabulous dinner and delicious sangria
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Sabtu, 27 Mei 2017 1:55 PTG
⛅ 82 °F
Altitud: 2,238 kaki
Sepanyol Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid 40.42352, -3.6698140°25’25” N 3°40’11” W
Day 2
27 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
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 fabulous internal completely darkening ones so I was able to sleep late. My roommate is still sleeping at nearly 2pm! I went down to the panaderia on our block and got a baguette, and both chocolate and regular croissants for when she wakes up.
I went to the pharmacy too, and bought some sunscreen, toothpaste and dos en Uno champu.

Today we need to grocery shop and get some new pillows (the existing ones are not ideal) and we may head out to Toledo.Baca lagi
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Hari 4
Ahad, 28 Mei 2017 11:45 PTG
⛅ 70 °F
Altitud: 2,129 kaki
Sepanyol Plaxa Adolfo Marsillach 40.236, -3.767540°14’10” N 3°46’3” W
Third day!
28 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
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 decided to wait until Tuesday. After we had gotten a snack, I left to go find a pillow. "El Corte Ingles" is the name of a giant multistory dept. store, complete with grocery store. I found out today that it has another location across the street that is nearly equally as big. I probably should have waited to go to IKEA and get a new pillow, but I went ahead and got one.

Tomorrow is our first day of class!Baca lagi
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Hari 6
Selasa, 30 Mei 2017 1:21 PTG
⛅ 75 °F
Altitud: 2,175 kaki
Sepanyol Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas 40.4321, -3.6632340°25’56” N 3°39’48” W
Bullfight
30 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
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 slaughter of animals which are very obviously not a threat to the Matador was heart wrenching. It's especially sad that there is absolutely no way for the bull to succeed.Baca lagi
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Selasa, 30 Mei 2017 11:12 PTG
🌙 75 °F
Altitud: 1,640 kaki
Sepanyol Toledo 39.86157, -4.0250939°51’42” N 4°1’30” W
Toledo!
30 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
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 retains much of its original character.Baca lagi
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Selasa, 30 Mei 2017 11:41 PTG
🌙 73 °F
Altitud: 1,640 kaki
Sepanyol Toledo 39.86157, -4.0250939°51’42” N 4°1’30” W
Toledo cont.
30 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
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Rabu, 31 Mei 2017 6:46 PTG
☀️ 79 °F
Altitud: 2,385 kaki
Sepanyol Plaza de Castilla 40.46831, -3.6880740°28’6” N 3°41’17” W
Infection connection
31 Mei 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
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 an apartment building near Charmatin train station.

Apparently, I have a sinus infection and Otitis media, which may also be infected in both ears. Unfortunately for my ears, I fly again tomorrow night. :( The doctor was not particularly happy about that fact, but not only do I not have another time to do this, the travel is not refundable. So, hopefully with antibiotics, decongestants and gum, I will survive!Baca lagi
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Hari 8
Khamis, 1 Jun 2017 8:50 PTG
☀️ 84 °F
Altitud: 2,008 kaki
Sepanyol Barajas 40.46325, -3.5702240°27’48” N 3°34’13” W
On to marrekesh!
1 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We are at the airport, getting ready to fly to Morocco!

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Jumaat, 2 Jun 2017 9:43 PG
⛅ 73 °F
Altitud: 1,539 kaki
Maghribi Djemaa el Fna 31.62778, -7.990531°37’40” N 7°59’26” W
At Riad Ghali
2 Jun 2017, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
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 that feeling of being forced out of my comfort zone is my favorite part of travel.Baca lagi
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Jumaat, 2 Jun 2017 2:41 PTG
☀️ 90 °F
Altitud: 1,565 kaki
Maghribi Saadian Tombs 31.61731, -7.9885331°37’2” N 7°59’19” W
Tomb
2 Jun 2017, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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.
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Sabtu, 3 Jun 2017 2:48 PTG
☀️ 88 °F
Altitud: 1,558 kaki
Maghribi Djemaa el Fna 31.62752, -7.9909831°37’39” N 7°59’28” W
Camels!
3 Jun 2017, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
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 around us during our ride.Baca lagi
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Hari 10
Sabtu, 3 Jun 2017 10:00 PTG
⛅ 75 °F
Altitud: 1,539 kaki
Maghribi Djemaa el Fna 31.62778, -7.990531°37’40” N 7°59’26” W
Dinner in style
3 Jun 2017, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
For our final night in Marrakech we went higher the tourist road. We had a lovely meal complete with music and dancing.
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Hari 13
Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 3:53 PTG
☀️ 72 °F
Altitud: 3,317 kaki
Sepanyol Plaza Medina del Campo 40.94869, -4.1215840°56’55” N 4°7’18” W
Segovia
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Segovia is a beautiful town, with an amazingly complete aquaduct towering over the village. The aquaduct was constructed with no mortar.
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 4:15 PTG
☀️ 79 °F
Altitud: 2,257 kaki
Sepanyol Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
More Segovia cathedral
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 4:30 PTG
☀️ 72 °F
Altitud: 3,369 kaki
Sepanyol Río Ciguiñuela 40.94505, -4.104640°56’42” N 4°6’17” W
Segovia cathedral
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Some pictures of Segovia Cathedral
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 5:00 PTG
☀️ 81 °F
Altitud: 2,257 kaki
Sepanyol Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
Alcazar de Segovia
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This castle has a fascinating history and is said to be one of the inspirations for Disney's castle.
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 5:15 PTG
☀️ 81 °F
Altitud: 2,257 kaki
Sepanyol Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
More Alcazar
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 5:20 PTG
☀️ 81 °F
Altitud: 2,257 kaki
Sepanyol Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
Alcazar pt3
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Selasa, 6 Jun 2017 5:25 PTG
☀️ 81 °F
Altitud: 2,162 kaki
Sepanyol Retiro 40.41475, -3.6697640°24’53” N 3°40’11” W
Alcazar pt4
6 Jun 2017, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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