Well, I'm afraid the post-vacation glow has almost completely faded. So sad. But what a WONDERFUL experience! As a first visit (I hope there will be more.) to Europe, I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you, G, for making it so special.
I learned lots of relatively inconsequential things: a little more of Spanish history, culture, odd and interesting little bits and pieces. What remains with me more, though, is the impact that seeing something in real life has as opposed to pictures and words. It's something else to see people still using buildings that were built hundreds of years ago or to stand just a few feet away from centuries-old masterpieces of art and suddenly understand why they ARE masterpieces.
I've thought for many years that if I were going to live for awhile outside the US, Spain would be my first choice. My brief visit didn't change my mind. There was so much I enjoyed and so much I didn't get to see; I feel like this trip just whetted my appetite.
So, it's back to school and back to work...and saving up $ and vacation time for another trip some day!
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