Saturday, December 1, 2007

Ronda!

Ronda was more than just than the place where supposedly bullfighting was invented
As you can see, Sam and I do not approve of bull fighting.

Ronda was also absolutely stunning. Beautiful. It's always nice to get away from the big city of Seville and breathe clean air and... teeter totter? with my friend Kelsey.
I also enjoyed strolling along the streets, going down a sweet ravine by way of stairs in a cave made by Muslims in the 8-9th C. We saw the bullfighting ring and horses. It was a beautiful day.
Today I met some Iranian women who were looking to go to Cordoba. I directed them to the bus station and they were probably some of the nicest people I've met the whole time I've been here. They said they would love to visit the US, but don't really like the government. But really, it I were Iranian, I wouldn't like the US government either.
I am off to go tomar some dulces at my professor's house!
Tomorrow, Granada awaits!
Happy December and Happy Advent (almost)

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Elena, Ellen, Helen of Troy or whoever you are! Ha Ha. Sounds like a large amount of fun for you. What we'll have to do is have you take us back there and show us around, (once we get our passports)As it is with most peoples and their governments or another countrys govt., the people would get along very well in spite of official policy. I am sure they thought you were very nice as well, proving my point. Thanks for the ever delightful reading. Love, Dad

Steph said...

Your posts are so hard for me to keep up with! Wow.
You are fabulous Ellen and I hope you travels continue to be just as delightful as this. :)

Anonymous said...

Lots of cold and ice here. Hope you are enjoying the sun. Are the oranges ripe?