I self-identify as a city girl. Long ago I abandoned my childhood plan of living in a creaky old house in the windswept countryside with a horse and some dogs. I went off to school in the “big” city of Boston then added two more cities to my collection. However, once and a while, urbanity … Continue reading
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Seven Cities, Twelve Days
On October 12th, my mom came to Spain for a twelve-day trip spanning seven cities in the center, south, east, and north of the country, via train, plane, and automobile. I eagerly anticipated her arrival like any college student, for parents’ visits mean nice meals out and easing homesickness. My mom and I make a … Continue reading
Córdoba
My first train in Spain whisked me to Córdoba, a small, southern city steeped in multicultural history. My study abroad program organized last weekend’s two-day excursion and every detail was blissfully pre-planned. Córdoba is a city of comically narrow streets. With our herd of Americans clogging the roads, every approaching car prompted intermittent bleats of … Continue reading