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25. mai 2017
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Dag 1
torsdag 25. mai 2017 00:59
🌙 72 °F
Høyde: 5 322 ft
Forente stater Kirtland Air Force Base 2 Water Well 35.04631, -106.6179435°2’47” N 106°37’5” W
It begins!
25. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
It's not as expected, but what in my life ever is?
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Dag 1
torsdag 25. mai 2017 06:20
🌧 52 °F
Høyde: 1 699 ft
Forente stater Mayburg 41.600656, -79.25097741°36’2” N 79°15’4” W
Somewhere over PA
25. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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!Les mer
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Dag 1
torsdag 25. mai 2017 15:03
🌧 57 °F
Høyde: 36 ft
Forente stater Baisley Pond 40.66857, -73.7812340°40’7” N 73°46’52” W
Microstay!
25. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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!Les mer
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Dag 1
torsdag 25. mai 2017 17:12
🌧 57 °F
Høyde: 30 ft
Forente stater John F. Kennedy International Airport 40.65061, -73.79340°39’2” N 73°47’35” W
Paris-bound
25. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Super smooth check in, and right to boarding. Ugh these planes are getting more and more cramped!
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Dag 2
fredag 26. mai 2017 09:36
☀️ 68 °F
Høyde: 348 ft
Frankrike Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 49.01219, 2.557849°0’44” N 2°33’28” E
CDG
26. mai 2017, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 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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Dag 3
lørdag 27. mai 2017 01:16
🌙 75 °F
Høyde: 2 234 ft
Spania Parco del Buen Retiro 40.41852, -3.6801640°25’7” N 3°40’49” W
Picnic in the park
27. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ 🌙 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!Les mer
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Dag 3
lørdag 27. mai 2017 01:21
🌙 75 °F
Høyde: 2 231 ft
Spania Museo Casa De La Moneda 40.42313, -3.6697940°25’23” N 3°40’11” W
Celebration!
27. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
After walking for hours, we had a fabulous dinner and delicious sangria
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Dag 3
lørdag 27. mai 2017 13:55
⛅ 82 °F
Høyde: 2 238 ft
Spania Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid 40.42352, -3.6698140°25’25” N 3°40’11” W
Day 2
27. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 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.Les mer
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Dag 4
søndag 28. mai 2017 23:45
⛅ 70 °F
Høyde: 2 129 ft
Spania Plaxa Adolfo Marsillach 40.236, -3.767540°14’10” N 3°46’3” W
Third day!
28. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 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!Les mer
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2017 13:21
⛅ 75 °F
Høyde: 2 175 ft
Spania Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas 40.4321, -3.6632340°25’56” N 3°39’48” W
Bullfight
30. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 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.Les mer
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2017 23:12
🌙 75 °F
Høyde: 1 640 ft
Spania Toledo 39.86157, -4.0250939°51’42” N 4°1’30” W
Toledo!
30. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ 🌙 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.Les mer
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2017 23:41
🌙 73 °F
Høyde: 1 640 ft
Spania Toledo 39.86157, -4.0250939°51’42” N 4°1’30” W
Toledo cont.
30. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
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Dag 7
onsdag 31. mai 2017 18:46
☀️ 79 °F
Høyde: 2 385 ft
Spania Plaza de Castilla 40.46831, -3.6880740°28’6” N 3°41’17” W
Infection connection
31. mai 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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!Les mer
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Dag 8
torsdag 1. juni 2017 20:50
☀️ 84 °F
Høyde: 2 008 ft
Spania Barajas 40.46325, -3.5702240°27’48” N 3°34’13” W
On to marrekesh!
1. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We are at the airport, getting ready to fly to Morocco!

Updates soon!
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Dag 9
fredag 2. juni 2017 09:43
⛅ 73 °F
Høyde: 1 539 ft
Marokko Djemaa el Fna 31.62778, -7.990531°37’40” N 7°59’26” W
At Riad Ghali
2. juni 2017, Marokko ⋅ ⛅ 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.Les mer
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Patricia BurkeIt looks delicious!
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Dag 9
fredag 2. juni 2017 14:41
☀️ 90 °F
Høyde: 1 565 ft
Marokko Saadian Tombs 31.61731, -7.9885331°37’2” N 7°59’19” W
Tomb
2. juni 2017, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 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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Dag 10
lørdag 3. juni 2017 14:48
☀️ 88 °F
Høyde: 1 558 ft
Marokko Djemaa el Fna 31.62752, -7.9909831°37’39” N 7°59’28” W
Camels!
3. juni 2017, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 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.Les mer
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Dag 10
lørdag 3. juni 2017 22:00
⛅ 75 °F
Høyde: 1 539 ft
Marokko Djemaa el Fna 31.62778, -7.990531°37’40” N 7°59’26” W
Dinner in style
3. juni 2017, Marokko ⋅ ⛅ 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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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 15:53
☀️ 72 °F
Høyde: 3 317 ft
Spania Plaza Medina del Campo 40.94869, -4.1215840°56’55” N 4°7’18” W
Segovia
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 16:15
☀️ 79 °F
Høyde: 2 257 ft
Spania Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
More Segovia cathedral
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 16:30
☀️ 72 °F
Høyde: 3 369 ft
Spania Río Ciguiñuela 40.94505, -4.104640°56’42” N 4°6’17” W
Segovia cathedral
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Some pictures of Segovia Cathedral
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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 17:00
☀️ 81 °F
Høyde: 2 257 ft
Spania Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
Alcazar de Segovia
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 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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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 17:15
☀️ 81 °F
Høyde: 2 257 ft
Spania Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
More Alcazar
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 17:20
☀️ 81 °F
Høyde: 2 257 ft
Spania Vicálvaro 40.40423, -3.6094640°24’15” N 3°36’34” W
Alcazar pt3
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Dag 13
tirsdag 6. juni 2017 17:25
☀️ 81 °F
Høyde: 2 162 ft
Spania Retiro 40.41475, -3.6697640°24’53” N 3°40’11” W
Alcazar pt4
6. juni 2017, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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