Our First Days in Denia

Hola todos,

After two long bus-rides and three long flights and a nice run-through in Madrid's airport, we are finally here in Denia! Some people have their luggage, but unfortunately some don't yet :( The people of Denia have been so embarrassed for the weather right now because it is so unusually cold, and there has been snow in the tops of the mountains, which apparently never happens! All of the news programs are about the snow and the cold temperatures, and it feels a little like home because it's so cold here. We arrived on Thursday afternoon, met our families, and took our first long siestas! Friday we started our classes and took a walk through Denia and the university where we'll be studying. For the night life that night, we went to a couple of bars to celebrate the birthday of Rebecca, which was on Thursday. Feliz cumpleanos Rebecca! Saturday many people slept in and then took about a 5 mile hike to the Torre del Gerro (above), an old tower up in the mountains. This morning some students went to Catholic mass, while many others went to the Baptist church with modern songs and praise. Just like at home, it's Sunday night and we're all doing our homework for tomorrow morning. Most people are still in the excited phase and not homesick yet.
Adios for now!