Last Bilabo Post...bittersweet

I want to thank all of you who have been reading my blog. This is my last Bilbao blog....sad, I know. This whole experience has been more amazing than I can explain. It was changed me in a way that will affect me for the rest of my life….for the better of course :)
My parents arrived in Bilbao on Tuesday night and we left for Barcelona Saturday morning. Friday night we had our goodbye ceremony and party for the college. It was tough to say good bye to teachers and friends, but I’d like to think of it more as a “see you later”…because we all know we will at some point. Saturday morning my parents and I left for Barcelona. I knew saying goodbye to Amelia would be one of the hardest things…and it was. As we said our final goodbyes before we got in the taxi …she started to cry and she told me to write her and send her pictures (which of course I will). She was the best host mom I could have had….I am so glad we connected like we did.
While in the airport waiting for my parents I made a list that I wanted to add in with my last blog….so here we go.

Eleven Things I’ve Learning While Studying Abroad in Spain!!
11. The Rain in Spain falls mainly in Bilbao.
1o. Red wine and Coke really do go together! …try it, you will be surprised :)!
9. Public Transportation = a love and hate relationship.
8. Trust Random people….they may surprise you.
7. Always keep kleenix in your purse…it comes in handy for more than just blowing your nose.
6. Speaking Spanish isn’t as terrifying as you may once believe.
5. You can make a home out of anywhere you are.
4. Be careful or else you may have to buy a new camera…..twice.
3. Life-long friends can be made in 5 months.
2. Saying you are full to your host mom doesn’t ever matter…she will always make you eat the flan.
1. Studying abroad is a life changing experience full of fun, laughter, mistakes, learning and growing.

Thanks again to all you readers!
Love you guys! I will be seeing you in less than 2 weeks...yayayayaya
Xoxoxoxoxox -Mel