Alright...this is for you faithful, commited Lindsay-Blog readers...the final part to the list of favorites in Spain! Its Sunday of our LAST weekend here, and I'm a whole jumble of feelings. Part of me feels tired and ready. Part of me can't believe I'm about to finish up with this once in a lifetime experience!
So here goes nothing...the final part..a tribute to my home away from home: If you're ever in Salamanca....
11. See the Plaza Mayor right when it lights up for the night. The buildings in Salamanca have this gold-ish glow during the evening, you've got to see it to believe it.
12. Go to Mass in the Cathedral. Or just go to the Cathedral and climb to the top. Theres a fantastic view of Salamanca!
13. Check out the historical University buildings. La Universidad de Salamanca is one of the oldest universities in Spain and in Europe! (Founded in 1218...I think). The university facade is famous because there are some fun hidden things etched into it that you have to find..namely, a frog ontop of a skeleton. If you find it, its good luck! Plus, its absolutely beautiful, really ornate and fun to look at.
14. Go out all night and then grab a bocadillo at a late-night food place. Salamanca nightlife is great because the city is small enough so that you can walk to wherever you want to go. Its also great that there are a ton of college-age kids..and tons of places to go when you decide its time to get some food after a long night of dancing!
15. Take a walk over the roman bridge and sit by the river. Salamanca is bordered by a river that has a very old Roman bridge over it. Its a great jaunt, and people lay out blankets on the banks of the river to sit, chat, drink, play soccer with friends, etc.
16. Get a tapa and a beer at any tapas bar off the plaza...sometimes you can get a beer and a delicious snack for about 3 dollars!
17. Hang out in the plaza on a saturday afternoon. Everyone seems to come out of their houses to walk to the plaza on weekends. People just plop right in the middle of the stone center, grab a helado, and take a nap or sunbathe. For you JMU-ers, its quite reminiscent of the quad on a perfect, sunny day.
18. Live with a Spanish Madre. I realize this one is not exactly feasible..but I had to put a tribute out there for Capilla, my Spanish mama. Its been such a learning experience living in someone else's house, especially someone else who doesn't speak your native language. We've had ups and downs, but I can honestly say now that Capilla is one of the coolest ladies I've ever met. And I think we've come to really enjoy eachother's company.
19. Shop on Calle Toro. Its lined with beautiful shops that are more than a little tempting, some we don't have in the states like: Sfera, Zara, Bershka, Mossimo Dutti.
20. Do Everything. Try Everything. Eat Anything. Love it All.
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