Yep, it's official-- Christmas is on it's way! I wanted to share all of these beautiful pictures with you of Salamanca all decorated for the holidays. This is the first weekend they have lit them all up at night, since it is what they call "un puente" which literally means "a bridge" but it refers to a long weekend, since Sunday was "el Día de la Constitución" (Constitution Day) and today (Tuesday) was "la Inmaculada Concepción" (the Immaculate Conception). I think I would kind of relate this weekend in Spain with our long Thanksgiving weekend. Both seem like the official kick-off of the Christmas season, complete with busy stores and Christmas shoppers. Brendan came here to spend the weekend with me, which was really nice because we were able to get our Christmas shopping done and enjoy the lights around the city. Unfortunately now, it's back to reality for me... Last Friday was my last day of classes for the semester (whoo hoo!) and they have given us this full week off to study and to start projects and papers that are due in January. Next week I have my exams. Wish me lots of luck (as I am very nervous)!
La Plaza Mayor
Pretty side street next to la Plaza Mayor
View of "la catedral" from la Calle Rua
My Rotary Counselor's business (a former palace) all decorated!
Calle Toro
The street right next to where I live (Calle Zamora)
La Puerta de Zamora
