So, I realize I haven’t updated my blog very recently. That may be because I have been outside enjoying the absolutely gorgeous weather here in Southern Spain. It has been completely sunny and warm for about two straight weeks now. I have been taking full advantage of the circumstances and exploring the beaches of Murcia. This past weekend, I went with a friend to La Manga. La Manga translates into English as “The Sleeve”; it’s a group of very narrow barrier islands that meet the Mediterranean on one side and the Mar Menor (similar to a bay) on the other. (It kind of reminds me of the Outer Banks.) We started the day on the seaside where we were too chicken to go all the way into the water as it was frigid. Then, after eating our picnic lunch, we picked up our towels and walked across the island to the Mar Menor where we saw people sailing and kite-surfing in the breeze. Before catching the bus back, we got some ice cream at one of the few businesses that were open. We were definitely there before tourist season. The weekend before my La Manga adventure, I went to another beach: Mazarrón. I went with my roommates and about a dozen other people. It was lucky that we all fit on the bus! We packed a backpack full of bocadillos with salchichón (which is similar to a salami sandwich) and lots of oranges. This time I actually worked up the courage to go swimming in the Mediterranean which still hasn’t warmed up to my North Carolina standards. The water here is so clear, though. You can see your toes! I think this is because the water is pretty calm and very shallow. Anyways, I am headed to Italy this week for the start of Spring Break: I’ll keep you posted!
See Mazarrón pictures here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=1401660433&aid=2073003
See La Manga pictures here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=1401660433&aid=2073527
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