Megan in Europe: School, Getting to Know Madrid, and Segovia

On Wednesday, classes started. I really like all of my professors and enjoy the campus. I learned that I have a class trip in March for my Late Shakespeare class to Stratford-upon-Avon to see three Shakespeare plays and Shakespeare's home. I also have Art History and Linguistics on Tuesday/Thursday.

The campus is in a really cute neighborhood with lots of places to eat great food in between classes. There is a sandwich shop where we can get fresh sandwiches and a drink for 2 euros--great deal for such a tasty meal! On Fridays I don't have class. Liz and I used our free day to wander around Sol, Retiro Park, and shop.

Outside of my apartment building.

Puerta del Sol

City Hall in Plaza de Cibeles

Alcala Gate

Retiro Park

Today, I went to Segovia. It is located an hour from Madrid. Gabby, my senora, packed us ham sandwiches and juice boxes for a snack. She is always looking out for us. We went on a guided tour, then ate lunch at a cafe, and wandered the streets until it was time to return. Even though Segovia is only an hour from Madrid, it is much colder. From the city walls, you can see snow on the mountaintops.