Submitted by Michael Kaiteris on the 2016 summer session program in Granada, Spain sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures…
The last week in Granada came before I knew it. The time in Granada went by so fast that I was shocked when I realized that I only had one week left. The vast majority of the activities and tours for the program were over, so the last week was more laid back as we focused on finals and leaving. On the third, my host mother’s son took my roommate and I to a science center in Granada. This was a very interesting experience, as we learned and explored.
Another memorable experience that we had during our last week was going to a flamenco show. This flamenco show was in a little cave on the top of the Albayzín and shocked me. I had no clue how the flamenco dancers moved their feet so quickly and danced the way they did. Their sense of the rhythm was very impressive and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I even danced with one of the flamenco dancers!
One of the last excursions that we took on the program was to Granada Alhambra Park. In this park, we were able to get a beautiful view of the city and saw a nice castle looking building on a river. We also saw peacocks and other beautiful views from the top of the city. The last experience on the program was the farewell dinner. I had a great last time bonding and enjoying food with my host family and friends. Even though I knew that my program was over, I was so excited to have captured all of the beautiful and unforgettable moments on my fantastic program.