I love a good fairy tale. My imagination can run rapidly wild with hopes and expectations. I tend to conceive aspiring stories quickly about locations, relationships and situations. Our group is one week away from traveling to a land far, far away from my home and my family.
From the moment I was told about this trip I was overwhelmed. My husband and I sat down for two days listing the pros and cons of me traveling to Spain for a summer course. My dream of traveling and studying far outweighed the extensive list of reasons why I should stay. With a home filled with four young boys, a full-time job and attending school full-time, taking a trip like this is not an easy arrangement. We began creating solutions that would make this trip possible.
Most of my family and friends supported my decision to go and the ones that did not, well, let’s just say they are not on the souvenir list. As I began sharing the news of my trip, I heard similar phrases of people who had traveled there before. “Spain is a magical place.” “Once you land you will feel like you are in a fantasy world.” I began to wonder if people were not confusing it with Disney World. I have researched the beautiful destinations full of history and rich in culture that we will be visiting. The Alhambra is a palace in Granada, Spain. I have stared at pictures in awe of the creativity and inspiration found at this place. I may have misconceived ideas of romance and grandeur but the mysticism of a castle and the enchantment of Europe overshadow rational thought. This trip for me began the moment I decided to make the journey to Spain. Perhaps I am most excited about visiting The Alhambra because it seems to tie in so well with my hope that dreams can come true when you just believe.
From the moment I was told about this trip I was overwhelmed. My husband and I sat down for two days listing the pros and cons of me traveling to Spain for a summer course. My dream of traveling and studying far outweighed the extensive list of reasons why I should stay. With a home filled with four young boys, a full-time job and attending school full-time, taking a trip like this is not an easy arrangement. We began creating solutions that would make this trip possible.
Most of my family and friends supported my decision to go and the ones that did not, well, let’s just say they are not on the souvenir list. As I began sharing the news of my trip, I heard similar phrases of people who had traveled there before. “Spain is a magical place.” “Once you land you will feel like you are in a fantasy world.” I began to wonder if people were not confusing it with Disney World. I have researched the beautiful destinations full of history and rich in culture that we will be visiting. The Alhambra is a palace in Granada, Spain. I have stared at pictures in awe of the creativity and inspiration found at this place. I may have misconceived ideas of romance and grandeur but the mysticism of a castle and the enchantment of Europe overshadow rational thought. This trip for me began the moment I decided to make the journey to Spain. Perhaps I am most excited about visiting The Alhambra because it seems to tie in so well with my hope that dreams can come true when you just believe.
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