http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Spain , Andalusia , C diz en-us Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:14:53 BST Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:14:53 BST Entry 4I'm here I'm here. We left Madrid this morning after visiting the Palacio Real. The flight was about an hour long to Jerez de la Frontera a city about 30 mins from Cadiz. We bussed over to Cadiz and met our host families. On the bus we were given an itinerarycalendar contacts and a sort of rule book which includes a list of things we can't do like get it on in our host family's house http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-318028.html Our visit to Cadiz was a pleasant surprise. It turned out to be a most charming captivating port of call. We did not book a tour. We could have gone to Seville and the Andalusian area. But instead we bought tickets for a hoponhopoff bus and had a great tour of the city.We got on close to the ship and rode to the other side of the city where got off to stroll down the street. We found a great http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-287804.html Was surprised to learn that Cadiz Spain is the oldest continuously occupied city in Western Europe. The Phoenician merchants set up shop here in 1100 B.C. We had a five hour excursion planned that did a little tour of the city and then headed out to Jerez de la Frontera to see the famous Spanish Andalucian horses and drink a little sherry. A lot of Spanish towns in this part of the World have http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-278936.html May 1 2008Today was Da de Los Trabajadores Labor Day in Spain. So naturally no one works and no one has school. We decided to relax at the beach in Cadiz for the day. Katie Mary Ellen Julie and I took the bus there. Then we found our way to a nice beach that wasnrsquot too crowded probably because it was only 1115 and layed out to tan. We took a break from the sun to attempt to jump th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-273858.html Today the ship is in Cadiz Spain. We got up and got ready to go with Christina and Dominique to explore the city. We walked around trying to find the Catedral Nueva. We found it and there was a ceremony in progress. We also got to hear the big pipe organ play. It was a pretty place. We continued walking and came upon an information station. Dom got a map that listed 4 themed walking tours. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-270847.html Hola aus Cadiz 'ich' im Text KathiWir sind gerade in Cadiz in meiner alten Sprachschule und tun kurz Internet schauen Uns geht es soweit gut leider bin ich wieder einmal.... nicht ganz gesund hab mir eine Blasenentzuendung eingefangen War vorhin schon in der Apotheke und die haben mi juhu unter der Hand Antibiotika gegeben Weil was soll man denn sonst gegen sowas nehmen Da h http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-256999.html This past Saturday I managed to travel to Cadiz for Carnaval. The first group I was supposed to go with had bus troubles so that trip was cancelled. It ended up working out okay because there are so many flyers posted around town about trips to Cadiz for Carnaval that I just called one of the numbers and since I was flying solo it was easy to get onto the bus. About an hour into our journey the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-244839.html So yeah it was great. I got some pictures but my camera actually broke so these may be the last for a while. The train took like an hour 45 but it was good. there were like 25 people all together which was fun but also busy. we checked into the hostal and then got groceries and had a beach picnic that lasted for like 6 hours. the water was beautiful but freezing I jumped in a few times just beca http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-240287.html Yesturday morning a group of about 25 from our program hopped on a train to Cdiz at 11am. The bus ride was about an hour and a 12 and when we got there we went straight to our hostel to check in. Hahaha you would not believe this place we stayed in. I couldnt believe they fit our whole group. The owner of the place was from England i think and most of the other employees were from englishspea http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-240036.html So after our epic journey of over 3200km we arrived at our destination of Malaga in Spain. It was great to catch up with Robrsquos family again and also have a bed outside of the van for a change. Gee 9 nights in one place thatrsquos the most time in one destination since the end of March almost 6 months. Fred and Dora Brown The couple with no fixed abode Our timeshare was in the resor http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-221150.html This weekend five of my friends and I hopped on a bus to Cadiz a city near the coast of southern Spain. The occasion was known as Carnaval a wellknown citywide party in which everyone wears disfraces costumes. I knew that it would be crazy but I had no idea exactly HOW crazy until we showed up to see about 12 buses all from Granada full of people in every single costume imaginable. I ma http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-130771.html Remember those cute little puppies Well they now have a home in the caves. The last two puppies went to a man that lives in one. Therersquos a part of Spain where most of the buildings are in caves when I heard about this I pictured a dripping dark and cold cave similar to the one in the Conte of Monte Cristo. I was about to be proved wrong.We drove about an hour or so north and met the new http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-129085.html I love Spain I just wonder what it will be like when it is finished In my last entry I was just south of Valencia. Well have done some travelling since then And met some interesting people not to mention haveing some fantastic weather that has now deserted me.Interesting stops include Benedorm full of old Brits strolling up and down the sea front. However it is very clean with beaches h http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-124935.html Alrighty So this will be short and pretty sweet because internet cafes are kinda spendy...Im in Cadiz Espaa I love it Ive decided Im learning Spanish next its amazing. Ill be home in a matter of DAYS Ten to be exact with the next 9 days at sea its quite a long stretch. The last few countries have been equally as amazing and Ill write one more ginormous blog once I get home and h http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-106437.html Encore que les photos pour l'instant http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-82998.html Hey everybody Sorry that its taken me so long to write about Sevilla a lot has been going on here. So...for starters last Friday Kaylee and I went to see our Spanish moms granddaughter who is 5 years old in her Flamenco recital...it was SO adorable Then Saturday we woke up really early to go to Sevilla. I didnt really want to go because our Spanish brother was getting married that day an http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-68221.html Here are some linksMore Cdiz pictures theres also new pictures in the other Cdiz albumhttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2082491l0b821id4902567Sevilla pictureshttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2082508lc822cid4902567Ill write about last weekend later I have too many emails to respond to today http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-67712.html Ok so last weekend...Last weekend we went to 2 places on Saturday Bolonia and Tarifa. In Bolonia we saw some Roman ruins that I suppose are interesting but Ive seen morebetter. What was really great about Bolognia was the beach Its probably one of the most goregous beaches Ive ever seen. Its supposed to be a quasinudist beach but the only nude person we saw was this middle aged ma http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-66281.html Ok so I have lots to write about today and luckily I have time. First things first I forgot to write about Sanlcar. What we saw was the largest religious plgrammage after the Muslim pilgrammage to Mecca. People travel for FOREVER to come and see this Virgin that is on a little island near Sanlcar. We watched them cross the river theyre all dressed up in their traditional costimes a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-64439.html No Asheley Samuel is not one of my instructors. To be honest Im a little disappointed with the classes here but I get to be in Cdiz so its all good. Sorry I havent had much to write about lately. yesterday I went to the beach thats all. Its so nice to be able to go to the beach whenever I want We had exams today so Ive been studying. This weekend were going to Granada so Im http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-63672.html Hey guys just wanted to let you guys know that Im still here and everything is fine. I just havent really had anything to write about the past few days. I go to class do homework etc. Nothing incredibly interesting. Today were going on a group excursion to Sanlcar to see what our program director calls a really weird religious ceremony. So well see... Ill do another picture posting shor http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-63149.html Ok guys as promised photos are on facebook. Here are the links for you nonfacebook usersMadridhttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2074096leac17id4902567Toledohttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2074102l5878bid4902567Cdizhttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2074104l8708aid4902567Lagos Portugalhttpuga.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2074106lb7314id4902567These links will http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-62745.html Guys I cant figure out how to add pictures here yet and I dont have much time. For those of you who have facebook Im going to post some there today. Ill try this site again when I have more time. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-61922.html So I just got back from the beach and Im literally coverd from head to foot in sand. Hence the title for this entry. Honestly I dont have much to tell you guys. Yesterday I went to class and saw the DaVinci Code in Spanish. I thought it was decent but I really didnt like Tom Hanks in the role of Langdon. Otherwise it was good itwas also really cool to SEE all the things like the Last S http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-61529.html Ok guys so I just got back from salsa dancing. I never thought Id learn how to salsa dance in Spain of all places. I suppose its the right language anyway. Its fun but Im not very good at it. I think were going to have classes twice a week though so anyone up for salsa at the Ritz downtown in the fall count me in.Toni Good that youre getting to work and earn some big bucks Im http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-61103.html Saturday March 4After just a few hours of sleep Kris Jamie Tatum Daniela Lily and I pulled ourselves out of bed around 8am to catch a prime spot for the breakfast buffet at the hotel. Being the gluttonous Americans that we are we were quite excited by the promise of mountains of breakfast food and our anticipation was rewarded. There were a few other people from UA who were awake at this http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-47704.html Friday morning I woke up early to meet my art class at the train station to venture into Madrid. I had gone out the night before and had an amazing time since we hadnrsquot experienced the Alcala nightlife in a while but waking up a few hours later turned out to be a bit difficult. Our class went to the Museo Sorrolla an art museum dedicated to the works of Spanish impressionist Joaqun Sorr http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Spain/Andalusia/C-diz/blog-46473.html