Good Friends, Good Times

So with only 17 days left in Spain, the realization and ultimate panic begins to kick in..we're leaving soon! We're all are experiencing conflicting feelings of excitement, nostalgia, sadness, and panic...soo much to do, so little time! The last couple days I have been trying to take advantage of all my free time, shopping or walking around Gran Via during my breaks and after class, taking a little extra time to look up and take in my surroundings, and spend quality time with my friends here. Thankfully, the weather here as been perfect lately, 75+ degrees and sunny, with the sun not setting until about 9:15pm. Yesterday, Summer and I spent the afternoon going on a long walk to the beach, just talking about life and enjoying the day. Today after class ended, we all went up to Sopelana, a bigger surf town a couple metro stops past where we live, and spent the afternoon at a beautiful beach. It was super warm today, and it looked like everyone had skipped work and school to come out and enjoy the day. It was amazing just spending the afternoon walking up and down the beach, swimming in the sea, and watching the surfers Battle the waves. Also, that particular beach was interesting, because it happened to be a clothing optional beach and we saw many nude beach-goers confidently wandering around. This evening we went to the ISA office to learn about Bilbao's urban exhibit in the Shanghai world fair, and it's awesome to learn how globally recognized my town has become! Afterward, it was fun chatting with the girls and eating pizza in the office with Geno. On our way home, Summer and I were talking about how Spain has changed us and how amazing this whole experience has been. It was great really taking advantage of the little time we have here, but I know that these next couple weeks will speed by. I must continue to take advantage of these great moments in time with some really great friends.

Surfers

Boats in Algorta at sunset

Good Friends, Good Times

Sopelana, Spain