Today was our final day in Spain and what a trip it has been! All of the sites, people, and culture that we have taken in this week have been awesome and it’s a bummer to be leaving. However, on our last day we had a few things to do. First, most wanted to see the Sagrada Familia from the inside and take the audio tour. To be honest…however much the exterior might put you in a state of shock and awe, the interior will do you even better! It was amazing to hear how many different architects from many different countries have put in work to design what is shown today. Furthermore the brilliance of Antoni Gaudí, the original architect, is undeniable in the design and concept of the church. Climbing to the top of the steeples gave an amazing view of the city!
Next, some others visited The Barcelona Cathedral. It has a different design that the Sagrada Familia but it is just as elegant inside and out. Both of these cathedrals have long histories and demonstrate the importance and vision of the church centuries ago.
From there it was off to lunch at another small and delicious restaurant off “la rambla” and then shopping! The girls made it their quest to find that awesome pair of shoes or that particular item they had wanted the whole trip. To their credit, the items they brought back were awesome and very unique! I doubt most of the shoes they bought could be found in the states. After the shopping experience it was time to meet up at the Hardrock Café and be taken back to the hotel for the final dinner.
Although buffet meals can get redundant that was not the case for the final meal. Most came to the conclusion as they passed through the line: “hey I can’t fit everything onto one plate….” It was clearly a time to sub divide and take as many helpings as could fit. The meat, fruit, and dessert were all delicious and a key note address by Lance and Gabe clearly wrapped up a great trip on a high note. Having some family there also made the final meal really special and allowed the parents to experience TU soccer from a rarely seen point of view. The trip back to the hotel did not go without its hilarious moments. All I can say is ask Abby… From there we were all packed and ready to make the long ride back home the next morning.
A special thanks to all the parents who went and those who helped make this trip possible! Another thanks to the coaching staff and finally thanks to all the players who made this trip unforgettable!!
Cheers,
Jon Becker (Student Assistant Coach)
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