What's this all about?

My name is Olivia and I am a student of Indiana University. I have lived in Indiana my entire life. Also, I can count the amount of times I have ventured outside of the U.S. on one hand. Even more unfortunate, I would say that these endeavors outside of the U.S. can be boiled down to nothing more than a van ride to the all inclusive resorts and cruise ships that I have seen the world through. Thankfully, my view of the world is about to change. I will be studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain next semester and I have created this blog for all my family and friends to share in my experiences while I am living in Spain. I hope that you are able to authentically take part in my journey throughout Spain during this next semester!



October 5, 2014

El Pueblo de Carmona

Today we visited Carmona...it was very hot. But, it was really pretty and I really enjoyed having fresh air, otherwise known in Europe as needing to travel 30 minutes outside of the city to smell no cigarette smoke. Grandma Lynn, if you look at these pictures of Carmona, right outside of it, I think, would make a marvelous horse farm. haha. The rest of the day will be dedicated to staying cool and finishing my homework for this next week.

Sara and I are traveling to Cork, Ireland next weekend. We are staying with friends of a friend and since we have a long weekend next weekend, we are staying two nights and three days. And on our way back we are spending the day in Malaga. Wish us luck traveling back to the homeland! Here are the pictures from Carmona today...

The main plaza in Carmona; La Iglesia de San Pedro is at the end of the plaza

La iglesia de San Pedro; built to look like the Giralda in Sevile

Mudeja entrance into another barrio of Carmona; Mudeja is the mix of Christian and Muslim culture

View of the Iglesia de San Pedro from the Alcazar in Carmona

My artsy photo of the Catholic church through the Muslim arch

Carmona cityscape

La Iglesia de San Bartolomé

El Mercado de Carmona; it was pretty much dead due to the fact that it was Sunday today. Spaniards do absolutely nothing and everything is closed on Sundays 

La Iglesia de San Felipe

View just outside of Carmona

Hillside view of the Parador de Carmona

Why, if you have enough money to buy a Bentley, would you buy it in bright green?

Palacio de Nobles en Carmona

La Iglesia de Santa Maria. The stained glass kind makes it look all purple on the ceilings, pretty neat

Altar principal de la Iglesia de Santa Maria

A doggie in Carmona, guarding his kingdom

La Puerta de Córdoba. It's called the door to Córdoba because right as you walk through that big arch you can see Córdoba off into the distance

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  1. UnknownOctober 10, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    love your artsy picture of the Catholic Church through the Muslim arch. good eye!

    Love,
    Aunt Rachael

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