http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Frags/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Frags en-us Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:34:47 +0000 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:34:47 +0000 My favorite name for God is JehovahJireh this is an Old Testament Hebrew name which means Provider. Though my nature is given to a great lack of faith incessant complaining that God is not good enough and a fear that I will not have enough of His provision to carry on He always lays his goodness upon me as a loving Hand. Despite my inablity at times to funtion and my anxiety ridden a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-392939.html I am nearly at a loss for words as I attempt to write to you about my most recent experience in Morocco. In actuality it was one of the best trips I have ever taken in my life and one of the craziest. Our group sat on a bus for 60 hours within a span 6 days camped in the middle of the Sahara desert rode camels and visited a traditional medina or market in Fez the third largest city in http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/F-s-Boulemane/Fes/blog-389727.html Sometimes I have these moments in Spain where I canrsquot function anymore. I am too tired too homesick or too worn out with dealing with ldquoforeignrdquo things and always meeting new people. These sentiments characterized my last week. I was so tired I could not function the entire week I kept trying to catch up on sleep but to no avail I was emotionally and physically exhausted. L http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/M-laga/blog-384437.html I just had the most pleasant experience in France. who would have guessed that after the supposed tense relations between their government and that of the US I would have met some of the kindest people in Europe. Paris I am so happy to report is a lovely city. Its various districts are filled with history bakeries flower shops and beautiful buildings. After arriving at our comfortable hos http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Ile-de-France/Paris/blog-382174.html So apparently politics is a hot button for the anonymous readers of ldquotravelblog.org.rdquo This being the case I am obliged to avoid this sensitive subject for this weekrsquos rendition of Meganrsquos life in Spain. I will bring you however an exclusive look into some curiosities of Spanish culture.1 Most of the Spanish population is well dressed. The older women are draped with l http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-377319.html I have never really understood politics well or been able to explain various democratic ideals but since being in Spain I have never missed the American system more. My first frustrating encounter this week with the Spanish way of life was my attempt to purchase a notebook. Who knew such aganst could be created from the simple desire to purchase paper. Several problems arose as I ventured to http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-374586.html The twin cities awaited me as I stepped off the airplane and into the arms of my friend Kata. For one week I had the joy of experiencing familiar faces. After an entire month of meeting new people and living in a new place it was wonderful to receive encouragement from these precious girls. Aside from the fact that my week in Budapest was the most fun I have had so far here in Europe the city http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Hungary/Central-Hungary/Budapest/blog-372329.html I am a lover of beauty beauty of all kinds. Today beauty has presented itself to me in so many different forms. To truly appreciate beauty one must be cognizance and ever watchful of current surroundings. The beauty of my day began with sunshine. Beautiful golden rays that came pouring in my window. I smiled because the days of sunshine have been very sparse so far. It was warm outside. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-372328.html I live for the stories...so after learning I could purchase a ticket to Barcelona for 10 Euros I couldnt wait to hop on my cheap ryanair flight. My friend Pari and I travelled together and after leaving our homes around 6am we were checked into our hostel and drinking cafe con leche by 12. Despite the fact it was raining for the entire 3 days we were there Barcelona is the prettiest city I have http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Catalonia/Barcelona/blog-369964.html I find such joy in coming to Las Flores on my breaks. I wish I could spend all mornings drinking in the beauty of the day with caf con leche and a tostada. This particular morning it is gray and raining outside. I lean against the bar grateful to stand grateful to be apart of the Spanish breakfast tradition. The floor below me is littered with napkins cigarette butts and emptied sugar pack http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-367379.html As I attempt to share my experiences through this rather unconventional medium of communication let be just tell you that I am dining on fine chocolate in celebration of Obamarsquos inauguration while half way around the world. Let me just say that the only reason that I have succumbed to this celebration is because it involves chocolate. But despite the socialist overtake of the world I d http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-365971.html For the purposes of this blog lets just say my living situation has been so far unconventional. I have been learning a lot recently about myself Christ and his character and about Spain. As we say in my family there is only one word to describe really bad fashion really intense ldquooccurrencesrdquo and of course really obnoxious people WOW. 9786 Despite the wow factor of my expe http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-363363.html Hola de Granada I have officially been in the city for 3 days I met my Seora the first day an old woman who lives alone and cooks for us. She is very sweet and calls me and my roommate guapa. My room is very small and right next to a very busy road. Thankfully I lived next to a very busy road last semester in Kellum at FSU and I have no trouble sleeping. My roommate who is also study http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-361822.html So I have officially been in Spain for five days and have already had so many wonderful experiances The first few days I was here alone which was difficult. I was very intimidated by all of the people and I didnt really know my way around. Thankfully over the past few days my confidencehas improved. Jamon is almost like its own food group here and thankfully I like ham because it was all http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-360095.html Hello to everyone This will be my blogging spot and journaling site while I am in Spain I have never written a blog before so this will also be a new experience. I am in Granada for five months and I hope to be uploading pictures and small anecdotes of my experiences. Please stay in touch on skype or facebook http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/Granada/blog-358085.html