I brought Connecticut pancake mix and maple syrup to my host family as gifts and this morning we made pancakes. I received thumbs-ups from all who tasted them!

We went to this monument with four columns where we got the best view of the city. There were also numerous weddings going on while we were in Avila and we got to see one couple getting their pictures taken in front of the beautiful view.

We visited a town called Avila that is surrounded by this large wall. We got to walk on it and see the beautiful town and churches.

We went to the planetarium and watched a show. I couldn’t understand very much but it was still very beautiful and fun.

We had dinner at Plaza Mayor and then had churros with chocolate for dessert. Mmmmmm!

We were out walking ant spotting out cute dogs when we realizes this wasn’t a dog at all!

We visited El Palacio Real, the palace where the king and queen used to live. It was huge and very ornate and beautiful.

This stone marks the center of Spain.

Today we went to an amusement park with Sophia and her Spanish exchange student, Pili. It was a lit like the amusement parks in the United States and had similar rides. It was tons of fun!

We were in San Sebastián for the 200th year anniversary of the death of San Sebastián. There was a huge light show that was projected on the town hall. This was one of my favorite things we have seen so far. It was amazing! I took a video and here is the link: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1W1tRl43YIE