I am going to Spain!
By Canellita
@Canellita (12029)
United States
March 13, 2010 11:22pm CST
It is now official. I applied for an expedited passport yesterday and today I have a confirmed flight! I will be going to Seville to visit with a friend. We have been talking about this for almost three years now and my friend did not believe it was actually going to happen.
I will fly into Madrid and then go to Seville. We are thinking of going to Jerez, Ribero Del Duero, Rioja and Tarifa. I have another friend who lives in Bordeaux and just happens to be in the states right now. When she found out I will be in Spain she said I should come to Bordeaux. I will have about 12 days total in Spain but I am not sure about taking the train to Bordeaux because it will take quite a while to get there.
I am excited to go to Tarifa because it is near the African border. I've never been overseas before and I have never before had a passport! It's going to be quite a trip!
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13 responses
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Sounds like fun. Since you have friends over there, you may want to visit some of the sights they suggest and add on some of your own. Personally, I think you might want to ask about the museums and the cathedrals. The cathedrals are for me. LOL Take pictures and post them on AC so I can see. LOL I've always thought they were gorgeous. LOL Have a great trip and enjoy yourself.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
18 Mar 10
I got an email last night that he was starting his tests today. Keep your fingers crossed.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Well, we have to wait and see what the Doctors say. He was supposed to be cancer free but there was something questionable in the last blood work. If he needs more chemo we won't be able to get out that much.
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@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
14 Mar 10
hi canellita,
after long time i am giving response to your discussion,congratulations that you are meeting your friend at Spain,you will be there at 12 days,this is your 3year dream i think,so enjoy the trip with your friends with the expedition,convey my best wishes to your friends,have a nice day
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Thank you Yugasini! I am looking forward to the trip. I have not had a real vacation since I was a child.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
14 Mar 10
When I was 14 I went to England, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France with my family. In 95, my mom and I went to London and then in 03 my roomie and I went to London.
I loved England and Italy the first times, and I would love to go back to both places.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
18 Mar 10
That must have been hilarious! When I was young I would not go anywhere near escargot!
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Mar 10
That's great you were able to do so much traveling as a teenager. Don't forget to change your clocks tonight!
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Hi, Canellita! Wow! I can see that you will have fun visiting these places! I know that you will enjoy yourself and have the most fun while you are there too!
I have never traveled overseas and I am sure that it would be something that I would enjoy doing because this would all be very exciting to me. And new of course. I hope that you will enjoy your flight and trip! Stay safe and I hope that you have a safe flight and trip too.
I have never traveled overseas and I am sure that it would be something that I would enjoy doing because this would all be very exciting to me. And new of course. I hope that you will enjoy your flight and trip! Stay safe and I hope that you have a safe flight and trip too.1 person likes this
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
18 Mar 10
Thank you very much. I looking forward to getting away for a while.
@silindaxu (208)
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14 Mar 10
Congratulations! How I envy you! I always hope I can go to take a trip abroad. Until now I can't realize it. You should cherish the chance and make the preparation work. For example, the routine, reservations for flights and hotels. So you can make the best use of the time. I hope you can enjoy the trip. Good luck!
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
15 Mar 10
I don't need any reservations. I have the ticket and I am staying with a friend.
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@kingparker (9673)
• United States
14 Mar 10
wow, congratulation. I never been to Spain or any other European countries. That is really nice to have a friend to accompany you, so at least you got somebody to talk to. I will definitely trying to saving some money harder, and make my plan happen.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Good luck to you with your own travel plans!
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
7 Apr 10
That sounds great! I hope you have a wonderful time. Bordeaux in France? That is quite a list of places you will be visiting in Spain plus visiting your friend, that will be neat. 12 days, that's a good amount of time. Please tell us all about it when you come back. Do you speak Spanish? Three years of talking about it and now you're going. That is terrific.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
8 Apr 10
Yes, that is Bordeaux in France. I am not going to make it there though. My Spain itinerary is pretty full. I speak just enough Spanish to not be able to carry on a conversation! LOL
@frankiecesca (2489)
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2 Apr 10
That sounds brilliant - I am glad you are finally getting to do your dream trip - I saved for years and dreamt for years of going to Florida from here in the UK and eventaully last year we did it and all of us who went agreed it was one of the best trips we had ever taken!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
6 Apr 10
This trip is a gift from above. Things have been so stressful lately and I cannot wait to be able to relax! I'm glad your trip to Florida was everything you hoped it would be!
@wookieekyut (673)
• Philippines
14 Mar 10
Congratulations!!!!Have a safe trip. I wish I can go there someday too. Spain is one of the countries I want to visit.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Thank you! I have wanted to go ever since I was a child.
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Mar 10
Hi C,
i know in my heart that i responded on here but sad to see that nothing was published. anyway, i am truly happy and proud of you for this trip. enjoy it and maximize your stay in spain. do you have a tour guide?
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
27 Mar 10
I sometimes copy my response before I hit the post button just in case.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I will be traveling with a friend. I have had some trouble posting responses recently as well. It's really frustrating if you have typed anything of length!
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
24 Mar 10
that's good at least you you somebody to keep you up.
i agree with you i always experience that. typing lengthy responses then it's gone with the wind. take care always!
@moneymaker92 (394)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Wow, congratulations! I've never been to Europe before and it's one of the things I'm hoping to do eventually, so I'm insanely jealous. =P
Lol, for some reason, when you said Seville, it made me think of that Bugs Bunny skit thing with the Barber of Seville, I think? Well, anyways, I hope you have a great time! :)
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Mar 10
That is really funny because I think my first introduction to Opera was Sesame Street!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Mar 10
LOL, I am sure my friend feels he is the one dreaming!
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@engrdng06 (248)
• Japan
2 Apr 10
Im quite envious! I wish to go to Spain someday. for me , Spain is always been a good place. Congratulations and have a safe flight.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
2 Apr 10
Thank you! I really looking forward to it despite the long flight.
