Hello All!! Sorry I didn't get this up earlier, I forgot my memory card in my computer in Barcelona while I was venturing off to Budapest! Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is split in two (Buda/Pest) by the Danube River. Along the river there are many Bridge, the most famous is the Chain Bridge lit up at night. All the bridges were destroyed by the Nazi's when they left Hungary. Since Hugary was taken over by many different countries in different decades (Romans, Turks, Austrians) there are many kinds of architechture and style of buildings. When we first arrived it looked a lot like I imagine riverfront Poughkeepsie was about 10 years ago. The billboards and signs are kind of old school and there aren't many modern cars cruising around. The lack of cars ... read more

Bona Tarde everyone!! Sorry for the delay, my week was slow until Carnaval and I wanted to steal people's pictures to post!! Carnaval is a 5 day long festival fit with costumes, pride and confidence for all that celebrate it. The reason Carnaval falls on this week is (to be blunt) to get all your sins out and over before Ash Wednesday. On Thursday, the first night of craziness, the "King" arrives into town and there is a parade in his honor. There were also parades other nights, full of groups in theme outfits shakin' what their madres gave them! The parade is so energetic and full of color, lights, glitter and all kinds of people coming together. It looks a lot like people dressed up for halloween watching the Macy Day Parade, but only the ... read more

Bon Dia!! Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone, Go Giants! Wish I was able to snack and enjoy you all yelling at the t.v. :) Classes started this week, so I don't have as many "fun" things to talk about. I am taking a language class, Catalan language, Women's writers, and General History of Spain. I like my teachers, so far and am excited to have a routine and improve my spanish knowledge. Also, with all of Nuria's amazing food, I joined a gym on Las Ramblas and am excited to get back in the swing of things. This weekend some friends and went to the clubs to see how these spaniards spend their nights! Friday we went to a place called Opera, which was a really neat atmosphere and had great lighting. The next night we went ... read more

Hola familia y amigos!! I landed safely around 7:30 this morning with no trouble and barely any turbulence! A few of us shared a cab and got to see the sleeping city...except for the MARATHON starting shortly after we all got to our houses. My host mom, Nuria, is so sweet and loves to cook (not good news for my waistline!). We, my two roomates and I, each have our own room and share a bathroom! After dinner we were able to get a small tour of the most beautiful city I think I have ever seen! It got dark pretty fast so I couldn't take a ton of pictures but I'll put up the few I took! Tomorrow we all start orientation and finally get to meet and greet all of the "Oswego" crew! Besos, ... read more