Last Thursday, Ines and Maria from Murcia, Spain came to visit me in Charlottesville during their month long trip to America. (See photos here) I met Ines last summer while volunteering at the Olympics in Greece.
That Thurday, during the drive back from D.C., I knew I was in for some fun when they chose Michael Jackson out of my music collection and continued to be the most played album during the whole week (MJ - Dangerous). Friday, I had to go to class in the morning, but Maria and Ines were able to spend time in a Spanish class that they really liked. I came home hearing stories of all the American culture they learned (Beer Pong, Beer Bongs, UVa traditions and what not)
During the weekend, we checked out Charlottesville including some parties on Rugby and a gettogether at our brother apartment next door. During late night debauchery, we decided a run into the stadium was sufficient. It ended up being quite the time as it was really hot out and the sprinkers were on!
The week ended with a bang when friends from home (Chris, Jarrett, Mike) and my brother and Chris P. came to visit for a damn good party at Galati and my's place. The night included:
1. Spanish Dancing
2. Ganske Olympics
3. Piggy Back races (this ended in battle scars for Chris V. and Ines)
4. A shortage of places to sleep
5. Galati lost his pants
But as the girls left on Wendesday morning, I knew it would be sad. Although they left notes around the apartment for Matt and I, their departure really sucked some good life out of the place. I'm going to miss Maria getting frustrated at English and yelling in Spanish (there is something very beautiful about this!)
So hopefully I'll see them in a few weeks in NYC, but if not don't worry Ines and Maria, I'LL SEE YOU IN SPAIN!!
