Let me set the scene: on one hand the people of the autonomous region of the Basque country are aggressively complaining about the bizarre cold weather the last couple of weeks—where it is between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. However, on the other, in Boston— where I would usually be around this time— people are […]
Month: February 2023
week 2 – a visit from the sun and a magpie
I was back at the park this week, but this time the landscape felt completely different. It was early evening, and the park was filled with people just off of work and out of school. Laughter was coming from the playground, and the footpath was filled with joggers. Despite the increased human population, I was […]
Post 1-Can a new city feel like home as soon as you land?
It has been a very hectic week since I first touched down in Europe and a couple of days since I arrived in Bilbao. From the minute I left my home base of Orlando, numerous stimulants have pulled on my neurons. I have never been as excited and tired at the same time […]
Week 2 – Chilly But Chilling
Hello! My second reflection in Freiburg begins at my same sit spot, on the side of the lake with many sounds of birds surrounding me. Today it is 38 degrees with much less wind than last week, and I’m once again observing the dusky hour before sunset. I really noticed the variations in the bird […]
Prompt 2–The climate of Bologna
Ciao! The weather in Bologna changes every week. Last week is was grey, cloudy, and windy, but this week it is sunny and warm–I can sit outside with out a scarf! These changes in weather make me appreciate the warm days more, and it is so lovely to see people sitting outside together. The animal […]
Week 2 – It’s Finally Sunny!
I am so happy that it is finally sunny! As the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, I can see frosts everywhere around campus. The sun shines creating a sparkly field, adding to the beauty of nature. It has been so cold and cloudy most days of the week, so I also got myself a […]
Week 2: First Impressions and Cyprus Climate
Yassas from Nicosia, Cyprus! Tomorrow will mark two weeks since I left the States and arrived in Cyprus. To say that Cyprus is beautiful is an understatement. Once I settled in, exploring the city and campus was easy. I was also able to find my sit spot for the semester. It wasn’t easy picking a […]
Rebonjour from Parc Monceau!
Today I’m at the Parc Monceau again after wandering through the streets on the 17th arr. As I walked into the park I saw that the cherry blossom trees were already in bloom. How strange it was for me who comes from a very cold place to see flowers blooming in February. Sitting on “un […]