Wednesday, April 13, 2011
"life is a beach I'm just playing in the sand"
It is not as if I particularly needed a vacation. I’ve been to Amsterdam, Valencia, Granada, Cordoba and most recently, Sevilla. I have experienced really no lapse from fun since I arrived in Spain in early January. That being said, my irish complexion is in no position to deny an island’s heaping dose of Vitamin D. So, along with 10 friends I ventured south towards Africa, where I graced Gran Canaria’s many nude beaches with my fully suited self. There, most people spoke English so we had no problem navigating or communicating. My trip to the Canary Islands was most definitely the most laid back of those I’ve taken so far. I was neither sleep deprived nor anxious because on an island there is no tour bus to catch or landmark to miss. Like a true islander I sipped frothy, fruity cocktails and soothed my midday fatigue with a siesta in the sand. I have taken full advantage of every tour guide, museum leaflet and cathedral brochure passed my way. It is therefore nice to swap my walking shoes with flip flops to bask in serenity and sunshine available in the Canary Islands.
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Paige, I can easily relate to your experience. Being in Scandinavia for four months, let's just say I have been deprived of sunshine and Vitamin D, or any Vitamin for that matter. I like the way you describe needing a "vacation" from all of your other travels. As elitist as it sounds, I felt the same way heading into my week in Barcelona and the Amalfi Coast. Constant site-seeing and exploring cities like Brussels, Amsterdam and Rome is great, but it's no holiday. My trip to Barcelona and Sorrento were definitely the most relaxing several days I've experienced all semester. Everyone needs a much needed beach break and it sounds like you enjoyed yours. Being abroad in Europe, it's important to take advantage of our proximity to so many famous and historical cities, but at the same time, I have my moments of jealousy when gandering through pictures of those studying in Australia and New Zealand. Enjoy your final few weeks!
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