View of the New Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain from the garden of Calisto y Melibea. I studied for a sesmester in Salamanca and spent many peaceful moments in the garden reflecting on the majesty and history of the city.
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Tranquil San Sebastian, Spain
San Sebastian is a feature of the Basque Country. It hosts beautiful beaches, tranquil mountain trails, and, in my opinion, the best seafood tapas you will ever eat!
Medieval Segovia
This former capital of Spain is still a quaint medieval city.
Throughout Semana Santa, elaborate floats are paraded through town. The most common themes are Jesus and Mary. This float was paraded in Salamanca, Spain.
Semana Santa is an important festival rich in history. This is a traditional procession in Salamanca, Spain.
In 2012, I hosted an International Thanksgiving dinner in Madrid complete with 4 Americans, 2 Scotts, 1 Italian and 8 Spaniards. We feasted on traditional, local and mixed favorites. For example, chorizo stuffing.
For Thanksgiving in Colegio Ortega y Gasset in Leganes, Spain, the whole school made a feather to add to our Thankful Turkey.
The Oceanographic is more than an aquarium; it’s an adventure.
Las Fallas is celebrated in Valencia, Spain everyday in honor of Saint Joseph, the carpenter saint. Artisans work hard all year to create a comic masterpiece and then burn it down at the end of a month long celebration.
Looking toward the Sierra de Madrid from Manzanares el Real, Spain.