By the time Jay and I got up and got another falafel wrap for breakfast, it was time for me to head to the train station. We had some good laughs about last night and said our goodbyes before I got on the train, but it wasn't sad at all- I'll be seeing her again in the US in less than two weeks.
This whole Christmas season here is bittersweet for me. I have really enjoyed my time here in Spain, but I'm also really ready to be home to celebrate the holiday season. Today, for example, is the Hot Chocolate 5k in Northampton, followed by Smith's Vespers services tonight. Those are two of my most favorite holiday events! I know that I'll miss Spain once I'm gone, but the grass is always greener... right?
That being said, I tried to make today as festive as possible. I had a really special moment on the train home from Córdoba, which was almost entirely empty, where I ended up having an entire coach to myself. I was listening to traditional Christmas music from Vespers, and sang along with my iPod as the train sped through the olive tree fields of the Spanish countryside. Its not Northampton, but I thought it was pretty great. Tonight I also made a point of watching the live webcast of Vespers on the Smith website. Again, its not the same as being there in person, but it is pretty close. I also got to show Maricarmen and Carlos the Smith tradition and explain how we celebrate in Northampton. They'd never seen a Christmas Vespers service before! Technology is amazing!
On that note, its only ten days until I'm home in Northampton. I'm soaking up every minute that I have in Spain, but I'm also so excited to be home!
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