One Month Left

As of a month from yesterday I have exactly one month left during my time here in Spain. It is surreal to believe how fast this semester has gone by. One thought I have is it feels so long ago since my first day in Alcala walking home with my host dad Emilio, unsure of where the next four months will take me, and another though I have is it feels just like yesterday that I was in Denver International Airport saying bye to my parents and getting ready for an unforgettable adventure. Spain certainly has been a remarkable place to get to know, and I am intrigued by the Spanish way of life, culture, and family. It is also hard to believe how much I have progressed and how much I have seen over the last 3 months. I have visited a number of Spanish cities, touched the coast of Africa in Morocco, participated in some of Spain's largest festivities and celebrations such as Semana Santa and Las Fallas, eaten the Spanish food, lived and become a part of a Spanish family, and made connections with the Spanish people. My description here of course does not do my experiences in this place justice. I have one month left, and to be honest I am a little upset that my time is coming near to an end; however, I am eager to continue my adventures that await me in the States. One month left...Noah and I made a bucket list of things to do before our time is up: Real Madrid futbol game, go to Madrid for a night of fiesta and return early the next morning, get together with the CSU group in total to have another group activity and adventure, visit another city for the day, ride horses with our intercambio Marisol (who is an awesome person), and possibly attend a bullfight. I am excited to finish out this semester in Spain on a note. Then, after finals, a group of us are going to visit cities up north in wine country in hopes of one last adventure before the return home.