La vida de un sevillano

It is safe to say that I am adapting well to life in Sevilla. I went out on the town Friday night with some girls from the program and had an amazing time.  Spain truly comes alive at night, and Sevilla is no exception. Alex and I left the apartment around 11 on Friday and the streets were still bustling with people. We saw many families with children in adorable matching outfits, elderly people walking their dogs and teenagers just heading out for the night. Before arriving in Sevilla I heard that "Calle Betis", a charming street that runs along the river, has great nightlife so we headed there on our first night, somewhat unsure of what to expect.  We discovered tons of fun bars and "discotecas" (our favorite is called BOSS haha) all in less than a mile on Calle Betis and it's only a 5 minute walk from my apartment!

My roommate Alex and I making friends on Calle Betis.  They had been at a costume party!

Saturday started a bit early with a 10 o'clock orientation at EUSA, the school for foreign students where I'll take two classes this semester.  It was slightly boring but very informative and I became more acquainted with the type of classes I'll be taking and the leaders of the program. After orientation I headed back to the apartment and ate an early lunch at home.  My señora, Angéles, is a wonderful cook! In the past I have not enjoyed Spanish cuisine much but everything Angéles makes is fresh and light.  We've had paella (a traditional Spanish dish of saffron rice and seafood), chicken with apricots, a variety of soups, and delicious fruits.

 The paella Angéles cooked looked exactly like this.

After lunch we took a much-needed siesta, one of my favorite aspects of the Spanish lifestyle.  It's amazing how most shops, banks, etc. just shut down for about three hours in the middle of the day. Alex and I awoke around 3 in the afternoon and headed out to shop the "rebajas" or sales and explore more of the city. When the stores closed around 9 we made our way home to get ready for the evening festivities and went to Calle Betis!