All the Way Around it

I hadn’t planned it at all, but it just so happened that i was in Spain with nothing to do the week of San Fermin, or as you may know it, the Running of the Bulls. Hemingway, who just happens to be my favorite author, along with countless other authors and musicians, write endlessly about [...]

Awesome 30: Running of the Bulls

Jul 21 2011 / 8:32 am / Spain

LeCool=LeAwesome Nate introduced me to an awesome website, lecool.com, which is essentially a mini calendar of awesome things that are happening in big cities around Europe (Dublin, Madrid, Istanbul, and more!). I’m not sure who creates them, but in Barcelona, lecool will not steer you wrong. It’s an easy way to get away from the [...]

Awesome 29: LeAwesome

Jul 16 2011 / 10:46 am /

The longer I stay in Barcelona, the more I love it. It kind of reminds me of that time Sam, Josh, and I lived in Buenos Aires– the streets are full of movement and art and grime and beauty and dog shit, all commingled harmoniously. Dinner is prepared no sooner than midnight, and people stay [...]

Awesome 28: Soaking up the City

Jul 16 2011 / 10:36 am /

Nate, Courtney, and I took a walk up to Montjuic park so nate could take photos and me and Courtney could play with cannons. This park gives you a view of the ENTIRE city of Barcelona and that is awesome. Check deez pix: Knock knock. Who’s there? Awesome.

Awesome 27: Montjuic

Jul 9 2011 / 8:47 am /

First of all, I just want to put it out there: you should read directions carefully. And laugh at everything. When I got off the plane from italy, I went followed and extensive series of directions to find my hostel, which took me on quite the adventure. Bus to train to subway to walking to [...]

Awesome 26: to nude experiences!

Jul 9 2011 / 8:34 am /

The most proper way to celebrate july 4th abroad is by drinking champagne on the beach with new friends, watching dudes do sweet rollerblade tricks, and get some bootleg firecrackers from some drunk people on the beach. Bienvenidos a Barcelona! Todos esta Awesome!!!

Awesome 25: Indie Day

Jul 9 2011 / 8:12 am /

With our Palio hangover, we made our way to Pisa to see the you-know-what. Initially we had planned on going and making fun of the thousands of tourists that are pretending to hold up the tower, but once you’re there, you kind of have to do it. Because it’s awesome. I dare you to go [...]

Awesome 24: Leanin’ Tower

Jul 8 2011 / 2:50 am / Italy

Sometimes, things are too awesome for words, but I will try, for the sake of 30DaysofAwesome. My dad and stepmom had told me that the Palio was something that could not be understood, and they were correct. This 3 minute horse race has found a place among My Favorite Experiences, up there with getting Samoan [...]

Awesome 23: Palio

Jul 8 2011 / 2:38 am / Italy

It took a few days in Sienna before I officially chose the Contrada I would be rooting for, but from the moment I learned the different mascots I knew (and I’m sure you all did too) that I would choose the kitten, Pantera. If you’ve ever taken a science class, you know cats are not [...]

Awesome 22: Another One about Panthers

Jul 2 2011 / 4:19 am / Italy

We rose with the sun, and after an awesome Italian breakfast of fresh croissants and cappuccinos, we headed back to the town square for another practice race. We found out that if you don’t get there in time, they will shut you out of the square and you’re left fighting for a spot along the [...]

Awesome 21: Palio Day 2/Sunflowers!

Jul 2 2011 / 4:13 am / Italy