Monday, January 4, 2010

Arrival

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know I arrived safely in Madrid, albeit a bit late, but I'm here at the hotel and it's pretty nice. Our plane ride took an extra hour, which was bad because we only had an hour and 40 minutes to get to the connecting fight. Once we made it to Frankfurt, we had to run through the airport and get to the plane which was horrible, but we got on, and were then told they would have to wait two hours due to weather. Luckily we didn't have to stay that whole time, we ended up leaving around 820am instead of 725am, and got to the city where we took cabs to the hostel.
My roommate for Granada, Kathleen, and another girl, Megan, and I wandered around the city and went to lunch at a cafe. Everything is so neat to look at, and there are little shops and restaurants everywhere. We are going back out to probably eat dinner, and then tomorrow at 1pm we have orientation and a tour. Wednesday is a holiday, so we will be doing a scavenger hunt the orientation staff set up for us to get to see the city and celebrations. Then Thursday morning we leave by train to Granada to meet and move into our host family homes, and get a tour of the school and area.
I'm missing everyone and hope the internet connection gets better so I can write again soon.
Love Nikki
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Yay Nikki I'm so glad you made it! Have an amazing time - it's a chance of a lifetime! Can't wait till you post more! Miss you.

    PS - Your mom and sister are so darn cute posting that video on your FB page! I'm a creep - but I creep because I care! Have fun stay safe can't wait to hear about the host family/home!

    Steph

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  2. mommyJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Yay, you blogged!!

    Will be watching for more updates!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    hay kiddo - looking forward to hearing about your new adventures - love you, Uncle Mike

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  4. eric + melissa wielengaJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Nik I'm so glad you are safe and sound! I'm sorry it was so crazy for you to get from plane to plane, but it's over and done with and you're almost to Granada!! That scavanger hunt sounds so fun and I can't wait to hear what your host family is like! Love you mucho!! Lissa

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  5. LoisJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Your trip sounds like when your mom, anita and I went to Hawaii and almost missed our flight! Being out of the country a little more harrowing. Glad you made it and I know you'll have a great time. Looking forward to reading your blog. Love, Lois

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