Original Oak Tree

June 2nd 2007
Â¡Hola! Today we took an excursion with our group around the Basque Country. We went to Guernika, which is the ceremonial capital of the Basque Country. Back in the day, this is where all the leaders of the towns would meet and decide on the laws. Outside this building is an oak tree, which symbolizes peace and some other stuff I forget at the moment... They have the original tree enclosed in ... read more

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Amanda Robinson

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I'm going to Spain from May 22-June 30 to Study in Madrid and San Sebastian. After my program ends, I have 5 days to travel around Spain with friends or by myself. Then on July 6th my Dad and sister, Rachel, are joining me for 10 days to travel around Spain, France, and Italy. We haven't planned exactly where we are going, but the plan right now is to see, Paris, Florence, Barcelona, and Madrid. I'll keep you posted on travel plans. I still have three weeks left at Xavier, then I'll be home for a little over a week and then it's off to Espana!! [countdown=2007052211 text=Until I Get on My P... full info

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