Salamanca

Salamanca is another place we are looking at for studying abroad. Natalie or I have ever been to this part of Spain. We are actually leaning towards Salamanca because this is the program that offers to the longest trip, about three months. Natalie actually has family there and we might be able to stay with them instead of a host family. That might make us more comfortable from being away from our families for three months. I know that I will be homesick. Salamanca is in the north-west part of Spain. It has many beautiful pieces of architecture as well as Seville, including the Romanesque Cathedral and Monterrey Palace. Also, La Plaza Mayor is one of its most popular spots to hang out, do a little shopping, eat unbelievable food, and enjoy different markets. We would be studying at the University of Salamanca, which is very popular and very famous for several known faces went there including Miguel Cervantes (Don Quijote), Miguel de Unamuno, etc. The climate is Mediterranean. It is smoking hot during the summer months, normally around 80-120 degrees, and can be extremely cold during winter, although normal temperatures during winter are around 30 degrees.

Here is a picture of the Monterrey Palace.

There are many ways to get around the city. There are buses, trams, cars, and an airport. There are many things to do, including playing sports, hanging out with friends at different plazas and restaurants, and even taking a leisurely canoe trip down the Tormes River. Salamanca is a very touristy place, which is the central activity during the summer months. It is one of the larger cities, but it is very intimate and makes people feel as if they were in a small town. This is another reason we are leaning towards Salamanca. It is a beautiful city. Click here for a map of where it is located in Spain. Other than that, enjoy the pictures :) Have a great week! Next time, I'll probably begin talking about midterms, since they are just around the corner. Ahhhh.

 This is the view of Salamanca from one of the cathedrals.

 This is the Tormes River and the view towards to Old Cathedral.