Hace Calor

104 degree out today!  I had no idea I could heat up a city THAT much!  Seriously, killer heat, but it should get better.

I have started in classes now.  For 3 hours everyday I am in a Spanish for Business Students class.  And deberes now...blah.  It was a harsh reality waking up to my alarm Monday morning and remembering that I am not just on a 4 month school-less vacation.

Anyways,  I ate more delicious food and loved jamon serrano!  I am now at my home working on some homework.  Actually, writing this to avoid doing homework. jeje.  (I actually really enjoy the class.)

I went to la catedral today and climbed 32 stories to the top of La Giralda.  It is the tallest building in the city and provided some gorgeous views (like me passed out on the top floor).  It used to be a mezquita (mosque) when the Muslims ruled in Sevilla.  I need to pick up a book on the history here; it is so interesting!  Check this out if you'd like:  http://www.aboutsevilla.com/sevilla/history.asp  

I was wearing a Wisconsin t-shirt today and my guide at the cathedral asked me if I "knew Bucky the Badger."  His parents have friends who studied at Madison and gave him a Bucky Badger toy when he was little.  Apparently, he still has it and it is 20 years old.  Some of the other kids were laughing, saying that before meeting me they had only said "Wisconsin," at most, three times in their lives!  Also, Jaime, the director of my program, spent time in Madison, so CIEE has some  Badgers decorating their office.

Moving away from the novel, hope it is more manageable reading.

Ciao!