Deep breath

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I have finally made it to Alicante!

I had a long but wonderful day yesterday in Madrid full of new sights and new friends.  I spent the morning with three girls that were on my flight and we had a picnic in the Plaza Mayor and just walked around the city for a while.  In the afternoon I met up with my friend Jenny and her boyfriend who live in Madrid.  I took a much needed siesta there and then we went out and saw some beautiful sights and had some tapas.  It was a long but wonderful day.  I already love the culture and putting my Spanish to good use!

An Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid at sunset.
Today I rode the long bus ride out to Alicante where I hung out and walked by the ocean for a while.  It is so beautiful here and I can't believe that I am going to be calling this home for the next few months!  I have met some people from my program which is great and I can't wait to finally move in with my family tomorrow and unpack.  So far all is well and I think most of all God is pushing me outside of my box and teaching me to see opportunities even though they may be hard to accept or scary.  I would love if you could pray that I keep my heart open and willing to take risks for the sake of the Gospel.  Stay posted for news about my family tomorrow!
My first view of the port in Alicante.

Amor y besos de Espana!

Standing in awe of how small I truly am,

Sigourney

P.S.  If you have an iphone you can text/facetime me!

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  1. KelliMay 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Siggy so glad to see your post!! You are such an amazing person! I love you and keep them coming as I want to hear all about your adventures. I will get the ipad to facetime you soon!! miss you, all my love your sis

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