Updates!

So there is definitely a lot to update on. I will first preface by saying that I am currently organizing my Photobucket account. So, I have set up different albums and have added a few more pictures. I am working on getting the albums up for Budapest, Dublin, and Barcelona within this week. All of these albums will be a sub album of the one called "Fall Semester in London 2008"

Barcelona - November 8-9, 2008
My weekend in Barcelona was definitely much needed. There has been a lot that has changed in me in my five months abroad, and some of these changes are a bit less "uptight". In California, and it may actually be a result of the lack of rainfall, I absolutely despised being in heat. I loved the rain, and anytime this weather of preference made an appearance, I would be ecstatic. Not to be mistaken, I still love this weather... But living in one of the most "sunghine-less" regions in this world has made me appreciate California sunshine all the more. I miss the sun, even if it is just a little bit. I miss the ocean, and the beach. The Thames River is nice - but it's no Pacific Ocean, cold or warm. So anticipating Barcelona riled me with excitement. Excitement for some sunlight and for ocean. Our first day there started early. We left The Crofton at 3 AM and caught a cab to Victoria. A 30 minute train ride to Gatwick Airport and then another 2 hours on easyJet to SPAIN! I was absolutely tired by the time we landed - all because of my lack of sleep the night before. Our first day was chilly, and the sun came out here and there. Nonetheless, it didn't stop us from soaking in the culture. We did a lot of walking that day - exploring the harbor, and the majority of the city. Some of the more major sites were: Paulo Nacional, Portal de l'Angel, Arc de Triomf, Torre Agbar, the slight equivalent to the British Guirken, La Rambla, Port Vell... The only sad part was that the Magic Fountain was not working. The next day proved to be more promising as the sun was actually out radiating its heat. This day we saw the Sagrada Familia, which is by far one of my favorite sites in Barcelona. This Church is stunning! I have never seen architecture quite like it... It looks like a mud building, to be honest. But the way things seems to be etched into it, the sculpting and art - it's a remarkable sight. We also saw the Casa Mila and Casa Batllo. Spainsh food is great! I had my share of Paella, Tapas, and yeah, Sangria. Overall, the weekend in Barcelona was great!

One month left...
It's crazy how fast time flies. Part of me is ready to be home, but the other part doesn't want to leave London. I love this city and all of its different facets. I have definitely grown a lot in my time here, but we can save that for another blog. Working at the Travel Channel has also been quite the interesting experience. I have been exposed to so many apects of TV and have learned a lot about it. I've opportunity after opportunity to do some really amazing things such as working with an editor in an editing suite to put together VT's for a big Travel Market. I have written and turned in 4 supporting articles for the December website. I got to film on set at the World Travel Market with a film crew and all that jazz. I've researched more than enough about Mauritius and the Nile region in Egypt... And not to mention, praying for my intense figure of a supervisor is actually working and God is good! London is becoming more and more holiday festive, and COLD. I love it. Minus the cold on some days, but walking around Oxford Street and seeing it decked out in lights is the best feeling!

I apologize for this being so rushed, but it is nonetheless an update. Be sure to check on the pictures here. All of my albums are on the left hand tab.

Upcoming Trips to: Edinborough, Scotland this weekend & Geneva, Switzerland next weekend.

With love from London,
Carla