March 17

March 16

We had a required FSU Fallas activity after classes, which was a tour of the Fallas with our teachers or program employees. My group was with my math teacher, which was exciting because she is from Valencia and she could tell us all about it. Her plans for this weekend, actually include, leaving Valencia, because she doesn't enjoy Fallas. We were told most Valencians do this because it has become a very large, and touristy festival. We didn't see much that we hadn't before and eventually we split apart from the group and went for dinner. Jacqueline, Lia, Brittany, and I all settled for street food, particularly the french fries and chorizo sandwiches being sold. Although, probably not sanitary, it was a great dinner regardless.

When we returned Jacqueline and Brittany's apartment was absolutely trashed...so we messed with everyone that was apart of it...

March 17

St. Patrick's Day! We had classes, but most we out and about around the city and it was as though we didn't actually have class. We walked around, although we didn't get far, due to the crowds of people. Once again, Brittany, Lia, and I ate food from the vendors for lunch, watched the masceleta, and headed back for the apartment. At one point throughout the night 7 of us ended up in Aleesia's bedroom just relaxing and having the strangest conversations before going out. We all made our dinners and then hit the bars early, because Cici couldn't be out late. 

Around 1 we went towards the riverbed to watch the fireworks. We were really close to them this time around and it was actually super cool. They included fireworks that were shapes, like smileys, hearts, and stars, but I really just love the ones that don't really explode, but just kind of shimmer. 

We walked back to the apartment and Jacqueline and attempted a challenge, that didn't go quite right...but was fun nonetheless. We called it a night around 3am, while Brielle, Logan and Marilyn went back out.

March 18

All 485 neighborhoods parade to the Virgin Fountain
and offer flowers to the Virgin Mary

Jacqueline and I woke up early to go get massages. It was glorious after last night, besides the waking up part. We were given a discount when paying, got Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts (new to the VLC last month) and came back to Gold for naps. Nothing much has happened since then. I am very tired of Fallas, because everyday is pretty much the same. The same fireworks, masceleta, parades, light shows etc. so today I just took a break from it all. We'll probably go out tonight, as well, if only to see the fireworks, but at least I won't be exhausted from the day.

The Offering started March 17 at 3pm-12am
And continued March 18 at 3pm-12am

Parade of women heading towards
The Offering