This is a picture of the Explanada, the famous walkway along the beach near downtown Alicante. It is where all the merchants set up tents with random nicknacks, scarves, jewelry, dvd knockoffs, pretty much anything people will buy. We live about 3 blocks inland from right here. The brick walk right along the ocean is where I run. I think its about a mile long, but that is just my estimation, who knows. It goes by the sailboat club and the port, past the big hotels and along the main beach. I have learned that if you go during siesta, from about 2-4, there are A LOT less people. I have a feeling though that as the weather warms up and tourist season kicks in, things are going to get a little crazier. So far the weather has been pretty mild. It ranges from about 40 to 70, usually being somewhere around 55. No snow, thank god. The last week it has been overcast and slightly misting all the time, but the locals say that the weather gets 'bad' (for them, misting 40's is bad...they have no idea) for a week or two in February, then by March it's 70's + and sunny. :) Can't wait!
Tomorrow I am going to Barcelona with some friends for the Barcelona v. Valencia soccer game. Everyone here is OBSESSED with 'futbol' so it should be intense. Libby and I are going to stay in Barcelona for a few days with Megan, another Chi O who is studying there. I'll post some pics as soon as I can! Miss you all.
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I can just picture you running during siesta freezing to death in the 55 degree temperatures..Poor Anna
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