On Thursday, after classes and electives, we got to visit a famous chocolate museum in Barcelona, where we saw some amazing things made out of chocolate. I saw La Sagrada Familia and a classic Gaudí lizard made of chocolate. On Friday, we took a day trip to Montserrat. There was a beautiful cathedral and an amazing view from the mountains. ...
Today we went to Monserrat, a many-peaked mountain near Barcelona. We visited a monastery there dedicated to La Moreneta- the Black Madonna. This Romanesque sculpture in wood from the late 12th century has always been considered as one of the most celebrated images in Spain. Legend tells that the Benedictine monks could not move the ...
It's official! Session 2 in Cádiz has ended, but the extension to Sevilla and Córdoba has begun! Abbey Road students spent one last day together and they sure had a blast! On Tuesday, July 23rd, our group of students was taken to AQUALAND, an aquatic park in El Puerto de Santa María, just about 30 minutes away from Cádiz. The ...
There are many world-famous museums in Barcelona. I never thought of myself as the kind of person who would enjoy visiting museums, but the museums of Barcelona changed my mind. I've visited museums featuring modern and classical art, history, science, nature, crafts, and sports. The beauty and history of Barcelona are fascinating and ...
Time is flying by, and I can't believe we only have a week and a half left in Spain! Lately, we have had a lot of free time and have been exploring the city more and more. Last night, we went to the grocery store as a group, and my roommate and I made some tapas, like melon y jamón and bread with tomatoes. We have also been trying some ...
Abbey Road Session 2 in Cadiz is coming to an end, and during the last day of school Abbey Road students took the opportunity to show AR staff what they've learned so far in Spain. As you may remember, our group was split into 3 different classes: Cultura y Conversación (Culture and Conversation), Fotografía (Photography) and Flamenco ...
Two weeks down, and only two weeks to go. Time is moving too quickly. I love Barcelona and the friends I've made on this trip, and although we've done so much and seen so many wonderful sights, there is so much more I want to do. Here are a few highlights from this week. On Thursday night we hiked up to a park designed by Antoni Gaudi. I took ...
Friday, we visited the city of Gerona. We walked around the old city walls, and the view was so pretty. I took lots of photos with my best friend, Avery, and our director, Jeremy. After visiting Gerona, the group drove to a scenic beach with a castle on the coast. We tried lots of different tapas for lunch on the beach. We all went to ...
Going to this museum in Cadiz was really interesting because we got to learn more about the history of the city. This 3D map of the city was an interactive way for us to see the whole city and learn about all of the important buildings. Along with learning about the city, we also had a lesson on some famous paintings. This painting, by ...
After nearly three weeks in Spain, our adventure in Cádiz is coming to a close. On Friday, we had our last day of classes. My classmates and I all had to give five-minute speeches on a topic we were passionate about, which was an excellent way to practice our Spanish. That afternoon was also the last day of our Extracurricular ...