Sunday, January 23, 2011

Castle Hike

Hola! Classes are going really well. I really like my teacher and I think we are definitely going to learn alot. In class on Friday we spent half the class viewing a powerpoint presentation about the best beaches to go to on the Costa Blanca. Then we learned the different types of wine and how to order different drinks at a bar. It was all really useful information. My classes on fridays are in a building right on the water which was really nice.

Friday afternoon after a short siesta all the USAC students hiked up to the Castle with Sylvain. I had hiked up with some friends the day before but the weather was much better this time so the view was amazing. It was sunny and 65 and completely clear skies.

The Castle

On the way up to the castle we cut through the village of Santa Cruz again. I took a few pictures but it was hard in a big group so I will definitely be going back. 


2 houses in the Santa Cruz village

The whole hike up to the castle takes about 30 minutes and is definitely a workout. Im going to try to do it a few times a week.. much better than the gym and its only 2 blocks from my apartment! Plus you cant beat the views...


View from the top of the castle

On the way back down the sun was starting to set and it was a really pretty walk.


This is seriously the most beautiful place... Still hasn't set in that I get to stay here for the whole semester!

You can see all my pictures from the hike on snapfish/facebook:
http://www5.snapfish.es/snapfishes/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2985338028/a=4709570028_4709570028/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/

2 comments:

  1. "we spent half the class viewing a powerpoint presentation about the best beaches to go to on the Costa Blanca. Then we learned the different types of wine and how to order different drinks at a bar. It was all really useful information."

    that is some really useful information. i'm so glad you are having so much fun! keep updating cause i love reading.

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  2. Glad you are getting all the useful information out of your classes! Sounds like you are having a great time. Love the posts and the pics! Great job with the new camera!

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