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February 7th 2011

Published: February 7th 2011

Helllooo! Many apologies for the delay! Unsurprisingly, life abroad always seems to be a whirlwind of activity, where any down time is spent catching up on sleep! But I’ve finally typed up my adventures in Adalusia and Portugal, so enjoy! I also plan on doing themed segments from now on, like food, bars, people, and education specifically, maybe with a few day by days thrown in. Buenos dias! Ad... Read Full Entry

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14th February 2011

MylesZ
Myles Mudge

Hello Erin I enjoyed reading your blog and I'm wondering if you could give me some advice. I'm going to be traveling in Spain/Portugal for two weeks starting on the 22nd of this month. I'm flying into faro, Portugal and staying in Lagos for three days. This is the part I need your help on. Do you think my time would be better spent going to Spain from there, or is Lisbon a must see. I know I will love Lisbon, but I don't have very much time and I hate backtracking, which I would have to do. I am going to carnival in Cadiz on march 4th for three days. And want to explore that part of Spain. Please write me back and let me know what parts od Andulasia you like the most and how does it compare to Portugal. Btw I speak some functional spanish but no Portuguese. I will be backpacking for the most part and enjoys most aspects of traveling especially meeting people from diffent cultures and eating their food. I can't wait eat all the great Spanish food. You mentioned USC is that southern Cal or U of s. Carolina. I'm hoping the latter, I'm a bruin, but I'll forgive you. Cheers

17th February 2011

Erin972
Erin Shaw

Lisboa y Andalusia
Hi! Thanks for the feedback on my blog! As for your question, I would definitely recommend visiting Lisbon (two days min)! I found the majority of people in Lisbon spoke very good English as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about not knowing Portuguese. I would honestly say I liked Lisbon just as much if not more than Seville and Granada and Cordoba. If I had to pick something to leave out in order to go to Lisbon, I would pick it over Cordoba. Cordoba isn't worth more than a day anyway (and really just to see the Mosque/Cathedral, which is stunning however...). So if you decide Lisbon is worth your time, you MUST take a day trip to Sintra! And the Alhambra in Granada is a must as well. Also, I've been told the most authentic Flamenco is found in Granada. Hope that helps! Please feel free to ask me any more questions. (Oh, and I go to the REAL USC, the University of South Carolina that is!)

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