After the harrowing experience that was my journey to Seville, I was glad to finally reach the hotel and get settled in. For the next couple of days, CIEE (the organization that I applied through) had a series of orientation sessions planned for us. There was tons of important information covered, from setting up a bank account, to getting a Spanish cell phone, and dealing with day-to-day issues at school.
On the first day of orientation, we were divided into groups, and a CIEE tour guide showed us around many of the highlights of central Seville. Seville is an absolultely gorgeous city, and during the tour it finally started to sink in: I’m in SPAIN!!!
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la catedral – sevilla |
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tomb of christopher columbus. allegedly. |
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view from la giralda |
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la giralda |
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las setas |
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roman ruins beneath las setas |
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miniature of las setas |
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la giralda |
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At the end of the evening we were treated to an amazing Flamenco performance. Absolutely breathtaking!