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Things I wish I would have done

Smiling person at sunset with cityscape in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.
Alison Castaneda
 December 14, 2015

As my time in Barcelona is coming to a close, I took some time to reflect on my experience here. A part of that was thinking about things I wish I would have done, or would have done more often during my stay in Barcelona.

1. Traveled more throughout Spain than other countries. Spain is very diverse; I found this out when I traveled to Granada. I wish I had seen more of Spain and that way I would have also practiced speaking Spanish more often.

2. Planned fewer trips. There are a few more things that I would have like to do in Barcelona, but since it’s my last week here, I don’t have time to do them anymore.

3. Taken classes at a local university. Yet another way to practice my Spanish and meet local students my age.

4. Spent more time outside. Sit on a bench in a new part of town and soak it in. I wish I would have done this more often, especially at the beach.

5. Write in my journal more. It would have been nice to have a small reminder about what I did each day.

A few places I would have liked to spend more time in:

Distant view of Barcelona cityscape, with prominent buildings and blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

View from near Park Güell

Glass-fronted museum at sunset with silhouetted people nearby. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

MACBA

1. Modern glass building at sunset with people walking. 2. Crowded beach under a blue sky with city skyline. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Barceloneta 

1. Modern glass building in Barcelona at sunset. 2. Busy Barcelona beach with city skyline. 3. Barcelona skyline view through leafy trees. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Agbar Tower

Modern building in Barcelona at sunset with a pink and orange sky. Sandy beach in Barcelona, crowded with sunbathers under a blue sky. View of the Torre Glòries through trees with a bright, partly cloudy sky. Barcelona cityscape at dusk with pastel skies and scattered clouds. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

View of Barcelona 

Modern building at dusk with a pink sky backdrop. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Casa Batlló

Wide street in Barcelona with historic buildings and sparse traffic. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

A building I see everyday on my walk to school

Street view with historical buildings, Barcelona skyline in background. Elegant art museum with fountains, Barcelona, under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

1. Street view of Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona, at dusk with historic buildings. 2. National Palace in Barcelona with cascading fountains and blue sky. 3. Evening sky over Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona, with pink clouds and city lights. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. Busy street with buildings and vehicles in Plaza Catalunya at dusk. 2. National Palace in Barcelona with cascading fountains under a clear sky. 3. City street in Plaza Catalunya, people walking under a colorful sunset. 4. Plaza Catalunya at dusk with illuminated fountain, tree silhouettes, and cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. Wide street with buildings at dusk, Barcelona's Plaça de Catalunya. 2. Palau Nacional in Barcelona, with steps and fountains. 3. Plaça de Catalunya at dusk, people walking, streetlights on. 4. Evening view of Plaça de Catalunya, fountain lit in pink. 5. Nighttime fountains lit in blue at Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Plaça Catalunya

Sailboats docked at a marina against a sunset sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

First image: Sailboats docked at a marina during sunset, with a pastel sky. Second image: Sunset over Montjuïc, silhouetted figures near the waterfront. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Port Vell

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Alison Castaneda

<p>My name is Alison Castañeda and I&#39;m a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.</p>

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