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Subterranean Cádiz, and La Mezquita in Córdoba

[caption id="attachment_10431" align="alignright" width="393"] Getting ready for the Zipline Course![/caption] This past weekend has been great! Saturday morning we took the bus out to go do a zipline course. We put on harnesses and worked our way through the treetop obstacles. There were a couple groups of adorable Spanish kids that were ...

by Student, Rachel P. , Cadiz, Spain

Water Sports and Tapas Contest

This week has been going by in a flash.  Tuesday we finally got the opportunity to go surfing at La Cortadura, one of the best beaches in Cádiz.  Surfing is one of my favorite things to do when in a beach town, so, despite the high winds and clouds, I had a fantastic time.  The instructors were knowledgeable and made sure to get us in ...

by Student, Brendan O. , Cadiz, Spain

Surf and Study in Cadiz

Tuesday morning we spent time in classes and then walked to the University of Cádiz to explore the library. We discussed Spanish literature and took a look at the books. I chose a book comprised of postwar poems written by various Spanish poets. [caption id="attachment_10357" align="aligncenter" width="436"] Surfing La Playa Victoria, ...

by Student, Rachel P. , Cadiz, Spain

Café y Conversación

Today was my first day of classes in Cádiz. During class, we discussed an article about la golpe military de Argentina and then went out to talk to the locals about the culture of Cádiz. The people here are so friendly! Everyone we asked to talk to immediately smiled and made an effort to understand our slightly broken Spanish. It was ...

by Student, Rachel P. , Cadiz, Spain

Final Days in Cádiz

It's almost impossible to believe that my last day in Cádiz has come so quickly. Two weeks really flew by, and I wish so badly that I could stay here for longer. It feels like so long ago when I first stepped off the bus into this amazing, unique city. I have gotten so settled into the Spanish routine that I know it will be a weird change ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain

Photography classes in La Sagrada Familia

  Today is Friday, July 15th. First and foremost, my heart goes out to all of France and to those who are currently suffering after yesterday's senseless terrorist attack in Nice. I'm very relieved to hear that the Abbey Road students and staff in Nice are all alive, safe, and unscathed. My warmest thoughts and wishes are with ...

by Student, Hanna I. , Barcelona, Spain

Confiserie Florian

On Monday, we continued our French lessons. Instead of visiting the market at Cours Saleya or shopping at Place Massena, we were able to tour a confiserie. This classic candy store diverged from the candy to which we are accustomed. It was like visiting a classic ice cream or soda pop shop. Confiserie Florian specializes in candied fruits, ...

by Student, Serena C. , Nice, France

Herbes de Provence

This past Tuesday, the group returned to Nice to learn more about local life. Instead of a more formal class in the morning, the group was given the chance to explore the nearby market, complete with fruit, soap, honey, pastry, flower, and cheese vendors. Each person was put into a group of three and given a list of things to find out about the ...

by Student, Natalie B. , Saint Laurent-du-Var, France

First Impressions

When the plane finally arrived in Barcelona, I was shaking with excitement despite my exhaustion. I had been waiting for what seemed like forever to do the program, which perhaps explains why it so felt surreal to me when I was in the air, like I was in a dream and about to wake up in my bed in California. The feeling lasted until the airplane ...

by Student, Lola R. , Barcelona, Spain

Out of Nice

This weekend we ventured outside of Nice, visiting Cannes on Saturday and Antibes on Sunday. Our day trips enabled us to experience a fundamental part of French culture: the trains.  Trains act as a primary mode of transportation between cities in France.  Many people depend on trains to get to where they need to go when they need to get ...

by Student, Serena C. , Nice, France