2 semanas!

I'm down to less than two weeks in Madrid! Throughout the past few weeks, I have: explored more of Madrid, written a 7-page research paper about a Spanish play, performed in my Latin Dance recital dressed as a cat, finished 98% of my souvenir/Christmas gift shopping, seen Picasso's enormous painting "Guernica" and read half of Don Quixote, among other things. It's hard to believe that my time here is almost over, but at the same time, I still have so much left to do! Finals start in 8 days, and once they're over, I have just one day to pack and then I'm flying home!

The picture above was taken at the Templo de Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple that is now situated in the center of Madrid. I went there a couple weeks ago while exploring the Royal Palace with my friend Annie! It is so fun to get out of the house, take the metro to a random part of Madrid and just walk around. I think the exploring and the friendships I have made here are what I have treasured most about this experience. It's hard to believe it's almost over!

Well, it's time to get back to reading Don Quixote! I have to write a paper comparing the role of women in Don Quixote and Dante's Inferno by Thursday, so there is a lot of work ahead! Hasta luego!!!