I am so thankful I have been given the opportunity to study abroad. I have never been abroad before so this is a very interesting experience. I am studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain for five weeks. It's a perfect amount of time in such a beautiful place.

So far I have seen so much of Salamanca. It is a walking friendly city full of dogs! I love it! I've seen a dog every day since I've gotten here, so I'm pretty happy.

One of my other favorite aspects of this city are these beautiful red flowers. They're everywhere! They are so beautiful and colorful. They just make me smile every time I walk by them.

While walking around you see some very unique buildings and monuments that are so historic. Salamanca is a unique city that has been ruled by various peoples like the Romans and the Moors, so you see the fusion of these cultures within the architecture of the buildings.

The cathedrals are also very beautiful. They are so large and have so much intricate detail carved into the stone pillars and sides of the churches. I feel like every time I walk by them I find a new detail that I may have missed.

One of the most impressive monuments is the Roman bridge that crosses over the Rio Tormes. It was built by the Romans and is still used today! Even though it's for pedestrian use now, it has been used as a major entrance into the city for hundreds of years.

Salamanca is both appealing visually and gustatorily. The food is absolutely delicious. Tapas are small portions of food and are free with a drink! Surprisingly, the tapas can actually be quite filling. The tapas can be a variety of dishes. One that I loved was this bread with melted brie and dried sweet potato strips on top. It was a little sweet, a little salty, and a little creamy all at once.

I still have so much to explore in this city and in Spain, but I'm also excited to be learning both in the classroom and outside of it and to be immersed in a new culture. I know the next few weeks are going to be filled with adventure and experiences I will never forget.