Friday night was the farewell show that the students performed for the host families as a way to thank them for their incredible experiences in Ciudad Real. The show opened with a group dance number* in the pabellón, and afterward we transitioned to the salón de actos to perform sketches, songs, and videos from our excursions. The students had a wonderful time performing for the families, and everyone enjoyed the event.
The next morning was a tough one. Students had to be at Quijote Arena by 8:00 to load the bus for Madrid, and saying goodbye was not easy. There were lots of tears from both students and host families, and it's obvious that some amazing connections have been made and that these relationships will last for years to come!
After dropping off our luggage in the university residence (each student has their own room WITH air condition!!), we made our way to the Royal Palace for a tour. We did lots of walking and some brief sight-seeing before returning to the 'dorms' for some pool time and pizza party. It was a fairly relaxing day to allow us to rest up for our last day in Spain—it'll be a long day today!
*Due to copyright issues, the dance video cannot be posted to YouTube. :(
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