La Plaza del Toro

Albacin was very pretty once you got to the top, a breathtaking view of Granada, but it was very hard to walk up to. All of the streets are cobblestone and almost vertical they are so steep. Needless to say, my legs are going to hurt for a few days.
Yesterday I had class again. It was really easy and at the end of the day the second professor pulled me aside and asked if I wanted to move up a level because she didn't want me to be bored. I said no because the first class is actually at my level in terms of grammar and because, if I move up, I might jeopardize my credit transfer at Denison. Right now everything is perfect and I think that I will be challenged enough without moving to advanced.
Meg and I had pasta for lunch and then took a quick siesta before meeting Sophie (another girl from Denison) to explore some more of the city. We took about a 30 minute walk to Plaza del Toro, a bullfighting ring on the northern outskirts of Granada. After paying 3 euro, we got a nice succint tour of the facilities, including the creepy medical rooms in the back for when people get hurt. It was interesting though, there was a bar/restaurant set up in the middle of the ring because it isn't bull fighting season yet, and they were playing Hanson's "Mmmbop", so it was hard to take some of the danger seriously with 90s music in the background. Afterwards, Sophie Meg and I went to a nice air conditioned bar and had tapas, which are basically free appetizers that come if you order a drink.
I came home for dinner and then left again in order to meet Amy, Morgan, Sophie and some people from another program. We went to the Moroccan part of the city and found a really cute and authentic hookah/tea bar. We hung out there for almost 3 hours before heading home to get some sleep.
I am getting used to being here and I am definitely getting a handle on the city. I do miss home and American food a lot, but I'll be back there soon enough wishing I were here, so I'm trying to enjoy the moment without feeling too homesick. I miss Denison too, but I'm staying in touch with a lot of friends from there, so it makes it a little easier.

Miss you all,
Love Always,
Em