Spain

22:50 pm
I got up around 7 am this morning to see the ship pull into the first port and take pictures. It’s incredible to imagine Christopher Columbus leaving from the same port that I am at! I also watched the sunrise over the Atlantic, which is beautiful. 
Around 9 am, Jackie, Ryan and I ventured off into Cadiz! It’s rather beautiful, and quite a bit different than America. The streets here seem like alley ways, which is always good. There are puppies around every corner, which makes me very happy and makes me miss my puppies. I couldn’t help but wish that Bryent was here with me - to show me around, help me with the language barrier, and be there with me. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my walk around the town - taking pictures of everything, because everything seems beautiful and different to me. And I didn’t think I’d want to shop in Spain - but I so do. A lot. Stupid Euro.
Around noon we headed back to the ship and split up. After lunch, I joined up with some other friends - Chelsea and Andy. Our adventures consisted of eating at this random bar that had AMAZING Calamari - and I wish I could find it again, because it was only 4 euros! The server, however, was not very nice at all - but luckily the bartender was. 
Andy noticed my wrist tattoo, and then Chelsea asked if I had anymore. I began to show them without noticing a table full of guys behind us... who ended up clapping at the end of me showing my tattoos. A few of them had tattoos, but we were lost in translation. Chelsea and I found one of the many free wifi spots in town, and took the opportunity to cure our lust for the internet!
The day was basically spent walking around Cadiz, and now my legs are killing me! Jackie and I took a late Siesta, after taking half a camera tour with the photographer. Now, we’re about ready to go out into Cadiz for the nightlife!

Sunday, September 6 – Cadiz
3:35 am
Jackie, Ryan and I got back to the ship about 20 minutes ago from “New Cadiz”. After walking around trying to find a bar there, and Ryan ordering some gross food, we settled on a very tiny bar. We all had such a blast! We talked to some locals - Jose spoke English very well, Sergio tried pretty hard and the others only know bits and pieces - like we know Spanish! Ryan, Jackie and I all started out with summer sangria (wine and Limon Fanta) - which is very tasty and my mother would love. Jackie’s second drink was a mojito, which are so delicious here in Spain (and my mother would also love). And then Ryan and I shared Limon Fanta with rum - which might be my new favorite drink. (Word for delicious here) Sergio loves the Foo Fighters and Arctic Monkeys (whom I’ve never heard of, but I’ll probably check out). He also knows of Incubus, Radiohead, and Animal Collective. We are all supposed to meet them again on Monday at 7 pm - to see them again before we leave to Morocco.