The Sierra de Grazalema boasts annual rainfall totals of nearly 80 inches per year (the most in all of Spain), but we had nothing but sun during our time there. The views of this breathtaking gem of Spanish geography were postcard worthy, as evidenced by the photo…
Our final day at school found the Wayland students in a role reversal—they were now the teachers! We visited two elementary school English courses to teach them some songs and games in English. “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” Duck, Duck, Goose!, and “Happy Birthday” were among…
After a full day of class at Colegio Aljarafe on Tuesday, the entire group took a bike tour of Sevilla, visiting the beautiful Plaza de España, Sevilla’s famous tobacco factory-turned-university, the majestic Puente de Triana, and more. We split into two groups and headed out into the city with…
Our first fully rested day in Madrid began with a walk through Madrid’s famous Retiro park. Exclusive to the royal family until the end of the 19th century, El Parque del Buen Retiro is the city’s gorgeous green lung, neatly nestled right in its center. As Spring is…
Arriving just after 6:00 a.m., the group quickly found itself surrounded by the hustle and bustle of all that is Madrid’s capital city. We started the day with a morning walk through the beautiful Parque del Oeste, seeing the Palacio Real and the Catedral de…
We have received word that the group has arrived safely and on time in Madrid. They have had a busy day and jet lag is starting to take its toll, so no one will have trouble sleeping tonight! The group leaders will post pictures soon.
We know that parents, families, and friends love to keep up to date on their students’ activities during our programs. Our trip leaders will post updates to this blog in order to keep you updated on the group’s progress. While the blog posts will not…