Since I haven't added any new pictures in a few days, let me give you some fun facts on distances in Sevilla:
my apartment to CIEE study center: 1.23 mi
my apartment to University of Sevilla study center: 1.36 mi
my apartment to Calle Sierpes (shopping district): 0.93 mi
my apartment to Calle Betis (bar/restaurant district): 2.01 mi
CIEE study center to Cerveceria 100 Montaditos (my favorite tapas bar): 0.41 mi
For those of you keeping score at home, that means that in a typical day, I walk a bare minimum of 2.46 mi if I go nowhere except to CIEE & back home. If I get something to eat after class (& I usually do), that brings the total to 3.28 mi. Adding in a second exursion (to El Corte Inglés to shop, to Calle Feria for class, to the Museo de Bellas Artes for class), & I'd estimate I'm up to about 4.5 mi. Add in my nightly run, & we're at 7.22 mi. Finally, factor in a trip to Calle Betis for a drink, & we're at 11.24 mi. Considering that yesterday I did all of the above, plus got lost for about 45 minutes, it's no wonder my feet hurt a bit today.
I've also learned that distance is, in fact, a relative measurement. When a native of Seville tells you that something is "very close" to your present location, it really means you could be walking for up to 20 minutes, or between 1.25 & 1.33 mi, to get there. Luckily, the terrain here is flat -- no Pittsburgh hills to contend with -- so at least it's easy walking. Good thing I brought my running shoes!
PS: If you're taking the time to read this, chances are you're one of the people I'm missing talking to. So please feel free to e-mail me at lzaccone@gmail.com & let me know what's going on!
Nos vemos, Le <3.
3 comments:
I read every word you write. I am a big fan of your writing.
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Remember, there is so such thing as being lost ...you are just continuing to search for your destination...tell that to your sore feet when they are screaming.
Hi Leanna i love those picture's. The weather looks great .its a little cool here. I hope your feet feel better. The picture's of the boat's look's crazy . your friend Mr. Meat lol : )
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