Spending holidays in other countries is very special. It doesn't happen very often, and I suspect that I will never be in Spain for Easter again...but here is what our day looked like...
We went to church with Kayla and Kristin in the morning. On the way, we stopped at a little shop for toast and coffee, then walked to a park that these two girls like to frequent. The church was very small, very crowded and very friendly. The entire 2-hour service was in Spanish, but I didn't mind a bit. There were a few songs that I recognized which is a really cool thing. I sang in English while they sang in Spanish! Although I didn't have a clue as to the message, it was wonderful to just know that these people were in the presence of God and worshipping the same God that I worship!
We ate outside next to the river and strolled back to our apartment. It was a gorgeous day! Later in the day, the girls planned a surprise for the moms. We went to an Arab bathhouse for a couple hours of relaxing. It was definitely something you don't do every day, but again, a very unique cultural experience. You could wander from bath to bath (hot, cold, medium, salt bath, steam room, jacuzzi, etc...and stop for a glass of iced tea or water as you moved from one bath to the next. Sorry, no pictures of this one. Just for the record, swimsuits required!
We finished off the day with a ride in a horse carriage. It was a about a 30 minute ride through some beautiful historical spots in the city. For part of the trip, we got onto a main street and were right in the middle of all the traffic. Very fun, very memorable!
Anyway, I'm home now and my family arrives home from Arizona later today. I can't wait to see them, but miss Kristin already! She will be home in about 5 weeks! Thanks, Kristin for spending your week with me. I had a great time and I will never forget it!
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