The break up

Most people on my program have really liked Spain, but I think that I have fallen head over heels in love with Sevilla. I’m starting to get the feeling that the break up is on the horizon. I have begun being emotional Elaine 2 weeks earlier than planned; there is no stopping my tears.  My parents will land in Sevilla in 9 days and between that time I have the hard job of soaking up every last second of Sevilla, saying goodbye to my friends both American and Spanish and probably the most difficult, saying goodbye to my new Spanish family. Last week Mackie came in the living room to find me sitting with Tito in full on tears about leaving. I can’t believe it has already been 4 months and that I will be ending this incredible chapter of my life way too soon. Don’t get me wrong, I am beyond excited to see my family and friends, but I really am afraid of leaving this place and not coming back for a long time. On the happy side I still have 9 days until my parents come and another 9 days in Spain to share with them.

As usual I have to back track to catch you all up on the past few weeks. Two weeks ago my two friends and I took a trip to Malaga, a beach on the Costa del Sur. The town was amazing, surrounded by mountains and the beach and a lot more modern than Sevilla. We spent most of our time there basking in the Spanish sun next to the Mediterranean. I forced them one morning to discover the more cultural aspects of Malaga in the morning when we went to the Picasso museum and Picasso’s home. While we were there an International festival was happening and we of course caved into the Mexico stand for Margaritas and burritos. Not exactly the same but it will hold me over until I come home to real Tex-Mex. 

This past weekend my two friends from Texas, Stephanie and Morgan, came to visit for the weekend. It was so nice to see them, talk about home and share Sevilla with them. I had forgotten how much walking Sevilla is to see everything is in 3 days.

I have lots planned for these final two weeks in Sevilla. Sadly I have a monton of work with finals and classes ending. I’m trying to spread things out and get it done early so I can enjoy my last week here. On the agenda for my last weekend in Sevilla is the Sevilla vs. Barcelona futbol game, a night cruise on the river, and eating snails with my family at Tito’s favorite place in Triana.  

I’m in denial about my break up with Sevilla and will continue to pretend that it’s not happening until next Thursday.

Hasta pronto en los estados,

Elena