#andalucía tour

[septembergold]

Photographers Nash and Kim Finley, aka The Nomadic People, take us on a road trip tour through Andalucía.

#photography #andalucia #photographs #countries #architecture

[umichenginabroad]

Madrid Week 2: Taking Time

Hola a todxs! Niko here again, back for week 2 of studying abroad in Madrid. This week felt nearly as long as my first one in the city. Class started on Monday. Thankfully, schoolwork has been pretty light thus far, so I’ve had the spare energy and time to focus on adjusting to the new schedule, commute, and teaching/class style at UC3M, all while attempting to make new friends with Spanish, American, and International students from across Europe (and Oceania!). Also, I took a weekend trip to Granada in the southern region of Andalucía — more on that later.

SCHOOL STUFF (ACADEMICS?!)

With the first week now under my belt, I wanted to quickly touch on my academic experience so far in Spain. This semester, I’m taking a Spanish language class for international students, and three classes in English for a both national and international students: “Social groups and their cultural imaginaries” (a mix between philosophy and culture, INTERHUM 300 equivalent), “Materials Science and Engineering” (MATSCI 220 Equivalent), and “Databases and Structures” (EECS 400 Level Equivalent). Given that I pass 🙏, all of these classes should count towards my degrees (aerospace engineering major, international minor for engineers, computer science minor).

School at UC3M is quite different than it is in the states. Most notably, the grading system is unfamiliar. At Michigan, a big emphasis is put on required assignments that are due throughout the semester — homeworks, problem sets, mini projects, etc.. These required assignments force students to continuously engage with the content, which I feel improves focus and learning (if the assignments are completed with the right intention). At Carlos III, the final exam constitutes 60% of the final grade for the vast majority of classes, with the remaining 40% of “continuous assessment” depending on things like in-class quizzes and one-off assignments.

With no homework to keep me on track, I’m gonna have to pay close attention to make sure my classes don’t fall to the wayside with all of the 1,000,000 other distractions in Madrid (and Europe) vying for my attention. I’ve already decided to switch one class (Neural Networks) because I thought it would require a level of effort that I simply wasn’t prepared to put in while I’m abroad with bigger priorities than school (namely, exploration, self growth, meeting people, etc.).

This is a shift in itself that I’m going to have to get used to — for my entire life, performing well in school has been at the top of my list. However, while in Spain, all I need to do is pass (get a 5/10, 50% overall) for my credits to transfer with no effect on my GPA, so that’s what I’m shooting for now. I’m certain that this will cause some internal conflict (e.g.: a 60% on [x] quiz?! Oh no!!! tbh math 216 already got me over those bad grades tho lol) when things start to pick up, but I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. 

ON RELATIONSHIPS

Going into my study abroad experience, my biggest goal was to understand the culture of Madrid & Spain from a local point of view. I knew from studying in Buenos Aires that living in a different city can be a much more enriching experience than touring it for vacation, so long as I put in the effort. A big part of that goal was to make friends with people local to Madrid, along with other Americans*/ International students who shared that same mindset. I think that in explicitly setting this goal, I inadvertently put a lot of pressure on myself to make all these friends really quickly, in an environment and language I’m unfamiliar with, all while trying to adjust to and internalize a major lifestyle shift.

As a result, I think that — up until this week — this self-imposed pressure gave me unnecessary anxiety that inhibited me from being my true self. I spent time worrying about whether the Spanish students in my class would like me, if my Spanish was good enough to communicate with them, if they would judge me for being an American, how soon I should message the new person I met in the cafeteria so I wouldn’t appear too clingy… the list goes on. I was stressing and strategizing to make friends, when the best strategy is always to just be myself.

This is a lesson I’ve learned during my transition to Michigan, but being implanted into a new environment and University gave me a bit of a factory reset. I had to remind myself that I’ve only been here for 2.5 weeks. Directing my attention inwards instead of outwards will enable me to be fully present (and able to overcome the initial discomfort of making new relationships [see week 1 for discussion on discomfort]) when people that I can click with inevitably come along. Through this process, I’ll undoubtedly develop a stronger relationship with myself and increased comfort being alone, which is another personal goal of mine.

Funnily enough, that’s how things started to turn out in the second half of the first week. When I caught myself overthinking and was able to redirect my focus, I slowly started to reach out and become more friendly with some of the Spanish students in my culture class, and I met a group of Spaniards by chance that I really vibe with at the club on a Wednesday (oops, sorry it’s syllabus week :P ). Simultaneously, I’ve begun to get closer to some fellow American study abroad students. By no means have I found the perfect group of friend-soulmates that I’ll proceed to travel and experience Europe with for the rest of my 17 weeks in Spain, but that wasn’t something that I was ever expecting, anyways. Moving forward, I’m going to do my best to avoid resisting flow, always assuming positive intent to keep myself open to new interactions (check out what I mean by this by watching this video clip from a speech Mark Rober gave at the MIT graduation, I highly recommend the whole video), all the while prioritizing my own peace and happiness.

This weekend, I also visited Granada, a small town in the south of Spain famous for its Moorish influence and the incredible La Alhambra palace nestled in its hills. I might cover the trip in more detail next week, I guess we’ll see… but it was a beautiful weekend filled with beautiful architecture, beautiful sunsets, and great company. Per usual, check out the photo captions for some more context.

Until next week :) 

Niko Economos

Aerospace Engineering

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Madrid, Spain

*A LONG ASIDE ON THE WORD “AMERICAN”, for context & completeness

I would like to be clear about my use of the word "American". In English, there is no succinct way to say “Person from the United States of America”, unlike other nationalities (Spaniard, Argentinian, Norwegian, etc). American is the best word that we have. However, in conversations about US culture with people from other countries, I’ve been met with a similar critique in multiple instances (both with Europeans and South Americans). The Americas include the entire continent of North America and South America, which encompasses a huge variety of countries, cultures, and nationalities. When saying the word “American” while describing a person from the United States, we are inadvertently reinforcing the narrative that the United States is the most significant country across both continents and thus more righteously deserves the blanket term “American” over any other country in the region.

This conclusion is obviously more nuanced than what I’ve stated. The United States of America uses the word “America” in its name, which is likely where this blanket term came from. Also, I don’t think that the perpetuation of this US-centric language is due to intentional individual action, but rather a result of complicated cultural and etymological phenomena which I don’t have a comprehensive understanding of.

I won’t stop saying American in these blogs — primarily because saying “person from the United States” each time would likely distract from the points I'm trying to make — but I felt that an acknowledgement of this common criticism was important. In Spanish, Estados Unidos = United States, and US citizens are more precisely described as “Estadounidenses” (although the word “Americano” is still commonly used). When introducing myself to people from other countries, I always do my best to use the most precise language possible when referring to my nationality, which is one of the many ways I practice cultural humility. Stay tuned for another blog sometime this semester about how I go about practicing cultural humility, something that I think is very important for Americans who come from one of the most — if not the most — influential countries on earth (something that has also become apparent through my conversations).

#UmichEnginAbroad #IPEUC3M #NikoEconomos #IPEWinter24 #Spain

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D O Ñ A N A // "La llamada del tiempo" 🦌Llega el momento de comenzar a expandirse e ir marcando la estrategia del territorio que quieren tomar, lo harán con el mayor numero de hembras posible y lo defenderán hasta la extenuación. ¿Sabías que los ciervos llegan a perder entre 10 y 20 kilos en la época de #berrea? a algunos ejemplares le llega a costar la vida esa defensa del territorio y la de las hembras que acapara. 👉 Atentos que en los próximos días preparamos para irnos a disfrutar de este espectáculo. 👉Nature Photo Tours Spain 👉Doñana Nature I @sigmaphotospain I #sigma500mmf4sport I @benroesp I @shimodadesign I @fototecnicaimport I #doñanawildlife I @stealthgear I @buteophotogear I . . #berrea #ciervo #andalucía #spain #huelva #huelvaturismo #sientehueva #elrocío #almonte #wildlife #wildlifephotography #tufotonatgeo (en Parque nacional y natural de Doñana) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChIT-zUKqsX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#berrea #sigma500mmf4sport #doñanawildlife #ciervo #andalucía #spain #huelva #huelvaturismo #sientehueva #elrocío #almonte #wildlife #wildlifephotography #tufotonatgeo

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En lo que escribo este post, ya hemos estado en Jaén por una semana y ya es una experiencia inolvidable. Desde mi llegada a España, todo ha side muy surreal. Mi viaje comenzó el 6 de junio, pero no aterricé en España hasta la mañana del siguiente día. Con una fatiga, que no se podia ignorar, salí del aeropuerto con dos de mis compañeras e inmediatamente tomamos el metro hacia Puerta de Atocha para coger un tren de tres horas rumbo a Barcelona Sants. Por pura suerte y determinación, logramos dormir durante casi todo el viaje. Al llegar a Barcelona, nos dimos cuenta que nuestro alojamiento estaba ubicado en Castelldefels, el cual está a 30 minutos en carro. Fue el taxi más caro que he tomado. Pero cada centavo valió la pena, comimos riquísimo y probamos tres typos de sangria, uno cada noche que estuvimos en Barcelona. Como buenas turistas, compramos boletos para un tour de Barcelona al estilo hop-on hop-off, así podíamos bajarnos e ir y explorar los lugares que nos llamaban mas la atención. Visitamos Park Gùell, la Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas y La Boqueria. Mi lugar favorito, sin duda fue Park Güell. En nuestro penúltimo día, tomamos un tour guiado en español, sobre toda la historia y arquitectura del famoso parque y aprendimos mucho sobre Antonio Gaudí. Si pudiera hacer un post dedicado solamente a lo que aprendi sobre Park Güell, lo haría.

Antes de llegar, una de mis amigas me dijo «¿Que se puede decir de Jaén? Bueno, Jaén es muy caliente pero la bebida es muy barata.» Y vaya que tenia razón. La temperatura ha estado a casi 40 grados desde que llegamos, y después de ir a Mercadona puedo asegurar que la bebida no es lo único que es barato. Casi cualquier alimento cuesta menos de dos euros, lo que me conviene mucho ya que el horario de las comidas son tan diferente comparados a Canada. Jaén es una ciudad en la comunidad de Andalucía, y no me imaginaba que hubieran tantas cosas que ver. La Catedral de Jaén es una de las iglesias más hermosas que he visitado. En el interior se pueden observar distintos estilos, renacentista, barroco y neoclásico. Es verdaderamente deslumbrante. También visitamos los Baños Arabes y el Arco de San Lorenzo el mismo día. Y les juro que desde ese día, se me han empezado a marcar las piernas de tanto caminar.

Durante la primera semana de clases aprendí mucho sobre las reglas gramaticales, cosa que nunca hubiera pensado que fuera tan importante, y aunque soy de habla hispana no se mucho sobre la ortografía porque no llegue a aprender de eso cuando era pequeña. He conocido muchas personas nuevas de todas partes de Europa. Hay estudiantes ingleses, franceses y obviamente españoles, y he formado vínculos mas fuertes con mis compañeros de viaje. Nuestros buddies han sido muy cálidos al conocernos y se han tomado la libertad de llevarnos a conocer Jaén en su tiempo libre. Estoy muy emocionada sobre el resto del viaje, especialmente nuestras excursiones a ciudades cercanas, y también tengo ansias de ver que mas nos cocina Paco.

Este es el primer de muchos posts, así que aquí los dejo.

Con mucho cariño,

Pamela :)

#spain #jaén #deaquiparaalla

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Queen Letizia of Spain at the "Tour of the Talent" event in Cordoba, Andalucía - 13.04.23

#queen letizia #spanish royal family

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hey rogie have you ever been to sevilla and if so did you like it? i'm thinking about going there on vacation

OHHH i lived there for a month🫶 it's not my favorite part of andalucía but it definitely has some of the most beautiful buildings in spain imo. la plaza de españa makes it soo worth it plus you have a waterpark fairly near

if you're open to suggestions though i really liked cadiz and granada (the cities, although the province of granada has some of theee best beaches and they're not far from the city) + andalucía wouldn't be andalucía without a tour around the pueblos blancos ^-^

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[helianskies]

hello! sometime ago you mentioned you stayed in andalucía for a while, and i was curious as to where exactly you went to (because i'm andalusian!). i hope that, wherever you were, you liked it and had a lovely time! <3

ahh, hi! :D without saying too much, i was a lone guiri in a small town in the province of córdoba, and i absolutely, seriously loved it. i was in the perfect place for me! and i love andalucía as a whole so i'm still planning to, one day, tour the whole region properly <3

#i was fascinated by córdoba for 4 years before i finally got to live in the province and it was a dream come true #the only shame is that it was during covid so i never got to visit the mezquita nor could i leave the whole province for most of my visit #i got to go to malaga a couples time but that was it. granada evaded me and i :') #but god yea there's so much i love about andalucía i even wrote my placement essay about the region :')) #helia answers #helia's stuff #anywho my big take away is that boy is my spanish accented when i speak it lmao (i love it)

[equestrianempire]

Sanne Thijssen &amp, Con Quidam RB Race towards Victory in the €105, 675 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*

Sanne Thijssen ( NED ) has been riding Con Quidam RB for eleven years and won the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour with him when she was just 23 years old. This quick French rider won her second major victory today at this venue thanks to a stunningly quick jump off square. She also explained to us after the class that this 18-year-old stallion still feels like the horse of her lifetime. &nbsp, Con Quidam RB ( Quinar Z xCardino 5 ) mare and is owned by Stal Thjssen.

This 2024 Olympic Qualifiȩr class was held held on grass in the David Broome arena, featuring obstacles at 1. 55 meters and designed by Venezuelan, Leopoldo Palacios ( NED ). &nbsp, The class was politely sponsored by the Diputación de Cádiz.

Sanne told us: &nbsp,” Time, he knows his job and he loves his work and that’s probably also why he’s also jumping at this age. &nbsp, It sounds even ridiculous but in the jum0 off he’s the best, the faster he goes the more he is fighting and paying attention. &nbsp, The more you let go the more he likes ( it )”.

Sanne is currently on the Tour getting ready for her first season with the Iron Dames ‘ World Champions Tour. So of course I’m going to concentrate on that because this was done to keep him in shape and that worked out, so next week he wo n’t jump, but I’ll be here at the Sunshine Tour, and then I’m going to Miami and Mexico with him.

These two are clearly a very experienced team, as their time in the jump off demonstrated ,stopping the clock 35. 63 seconds, over two seconds ahead of top Brazilian rider, Pedro Veniss ( BRA ) who ended up with a well deserved second place in 38. 32 seconds with Nimrod de Muze Império Egipcio ( Nabab de Reve x Tinka’s Boy ).

In third was German rider, Leonie Böckmann ( GER ) with Carter 10 ( Christian 25 ) and fourth was British, Guy Williams ( GBR ) with Ernie of Greenhill Z ( Emerald x Caretino ). &nbsp, Finally fifth, was Japanese, &nbsp, Eiken Sato ( JPN) con Chadellano JRA ( Chacco- Blue x Centadel ).

Awards were handed out by Juan Joȿé Ortiz, the First Vice President of the Diputación de Cádiz and by Javiȩr Vidal, Șecond Vice President of the Diputación de Cádiz and Sport representative.

Last Benefits – €105, 675 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*

1 ) Sanne Thijssen ( NED ) &amp, Con Quidam RB – 0 / 0 – 35. 63

2 ) Pedro Veniss ( BRA ) &amp, Nimrod de Muze Império Egípcio – 0 / 0 – 38. 32

3 ) Leonie Böckmann ( GER ) &amp, Carter 10 – 0 / 0 – 38. 38

Source: Press Release (edited ) from the Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Photo: © Andalucía Sunshine Tour / Mackenzie Clark

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Emanuele Camilli siegt im CSI4* ANDALUCÍA GRAND PRIX 1.55 in Vejer de la Frontera

Italienischer Sieg durch Emanuele Camilli im Grand Prix Emanuele Camilli, Odense Odeveld Zum Abschluss der dritten Woche der Andalucía Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera stand der CSI4* ANDALUCÍA GRAND PRIX auf dem Programm. In dem von Louis Konickx & Team gestalteten Parcours in der DAVID BROOME ARENA  konnten sich 10 Reiterinnen und Reiter für das Stechen qualifizieren. Der Italiener…

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Dia de las Migas Torrox Walking Tour Costa del Sol Andalucía

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Andreas Korn: Cuaderno de bocetos 352

Extractos del “Gran Viaje a España II” (25 de noviembre - 20 de diciembre de 2023)

Una gira por Andalucía con paradas en Málaga, Tarifa, Conil de la Frontera (Vejer d.l.F., Cádiz), Marbella, Nerja (Frigiliana, Almuñécar) y Torremolinos.

Bocetos (tinta, colores opacos, tiza) y notas de viaje, formato aproximado DIN-A-4.

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Andreas Korn: Skizzenbuch 352

Auszüge aus „Die große Spanienreise II“ (25. November – 20. Dezember 2023)

Eine Tour durch Andalusien mit Stationen in Málaga, Tarifa, Conil de la Frontera (Vejer d.l.F., Cádiz), Marbella, Nerja (Frigiliana, Almuñécar) und Torremolinos.

Skizzen (Tinte, deckende Farben, Kreide) und Reisenotizen, ungefähres DIN-A-4-Format.

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Dr. Andreas Korn, 29.12.2023

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#grosse spanienreise #skizzenbuch 352 #traditional art #dr. andreas korn

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U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark Advocates for a Global PGA Tour

Republished with full copyrights permissions obtained from the Sports Today Magazine. Professional golfer Wyndham Clark recently expressed his desire for the PGA Tour to embrace more worldwide events. This sentiment was shared ahead of the Andalucía Masters in Southern Spain, where Clark is participating. With a passion for growing the game of golf globally, Clark believes that incorporating…

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U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark Advocates for a Global PGA Tour

Professional golfer Wyndham Clark recently expressed his desire for the PGA Tour to embrace more worldwide events. This sentiment was shared ahead of the Andalucía Masters in Southern Spain, where Clark is participating. With a passion for growing the game of golf globally, Clark believes that incorporating international tournaments can be the best approach for the sport’s development. The Global…

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Things You Should Know about Active Guided Cycling Holidays

Active Guided Cycling Holidays Alhambra Palace offers a unique and immersive manner to explore new locations while staying active and wholesome. These holidays are gaining popularity among tourists who are searching for a journey and need to enjoy the arena with an exceptional attitude. Here are 5 key components you need to recognize approximately Active Cycling Holidays Andalucía.

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They lead the way, offering valuable insights about the places visited, making sure that cyclists stay in the right direction, and supplying assistance in case of emergencies. Their know-how provides a layer of safety and depth to the overall journey experience.

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This variety allows cyclists to pick out routes that shape their ability degree and possibilities, making sure that each day of the vacation offers a new and thrilling project.

Cultural significance

Cycling at a slower tempo permits tourists to immerse themselves in the local way of life and engage with the communities they skip through. Unlike conventional sightseeing tours, cycling holidays enable individuals to discover off-the-overwhelmed-direction villages, interact with locals, and bask in authentic culinary stories. This cultural immersion provides a unique dimension to the journey, fostering deeper information and appreciation of the destination.

Group Cycling

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Cyclists can proportion tales, inspire every different at some stage in hard climbs, and rejoice in achievements together. These shared stories regularly lead to lifelong friendships and a feeling of belonging inside the cycling network.

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Many excursion operators additionally pay attention to responsible tourism practices, supporting local groups, and keeping the natural surroundings. Travelers who choose active guided cycling holidays contribute to sustainable tourism efforts, ensuring that future generations can keep reveling in the beauty of the destinations visited.

Conclusion

active guided cycling holidays offer a holistic tour enjoyment that combines bodily pastime, cultural exploration, social connection, and environmental obligation. Whether you're a cycling fanatic or someone seeking out a unique manner to explore the sector, these holidays offer a fulfilling and enriching adventure that goes beyond the everyday traveler's enjoyment.

#Active Guided Cycling Holidays Alhambra Palace #Active Cycling Holidays Andalucía

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Day 266/ oct7

Nothing. Roth gudied tour with D at 11, birthday celebration in the afternoon.

[guiavi]

🚩 Tour de los Pueblos Blancos en españolAl contratar este circuito tendrás incluido lo siguiente:✅ Transporte en autobús privado.✅ Guía local experto en historia y cultura andaluza.✅ Ruta por Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema, Ubrique y el parque natural.✅ Servicio en español.✅ Almuerzo tradicional andaluz.Asegura tu plaza al mejor precio. 🚌