salamanca y segovia

I know I haven't written in awhile, but I've been so busy running around the country!

Last weekend we visited Segovia and Salamanca. The churches there are beyond beautiful. Salamanca has such rich history - and was a cute city, but a little on the touristy side. We visited la Universidad de Salamanca, where we learned all about the traditions of the school in the past. Turns out Obama has had a conference in one of the classrooms too. But my favorite part was the graduation ceremonies for the students. At graduation, the student enters into a dark room. If they have passed their final exam, huge doors open out to the city and one by one each of the bells chime across the entire city. But if they have not passed, a small door is opened - and they are kicked out FOREVER. A little harsh if you ask me, but still honorable.

Segovia was much smaller and was set with a beautiful mountainside in the background. Legend is, there is a woman who's shape you can see in the mountains. It's a little bit of a stretch, but I saw it. But by far my favorite was the aqueduct. Built by the Romans, they still look as if they were built yesterday.

But enough of my travels, what has Spanish life been like? Well - they are seriously obsessed with ham. Like to a point of ridiculousness. I think there is a "Museo del Jamon" within 2 minutes of you in any direction at any point in this country. But the newest thing I've tried is this sandwich that they are all about - it is two pieces of toast with ham, cheese and a sunny-side up egg. The egg goes on top, and they cut a circle out of the bread where the yolk is so that it can oh-so-conveniently squirt all over you. It's actually pretty good, but probably the messiest thing I have ever tried to eat.

Spain has definitely broadened my food tastes, but baby could I use some Subway right about now... Hasta pronto, mis amores!