And That's a Wrap, Folks!

It’s been nine months of living in Vigo, Galicia, and what a time I have had! From working with such an amazing and supportive school like EOI, making lasting friendships, relaxing in the termas, getting my own Spanish Mom, going to the beach every weekend, solo hiking 115 kilometers to Santiago, yelling my lungs out during Celta matches, and traveling the world, it is truly difficult to put into words how good i’ve had it.

There are still a lot of things I need to work on — including my Spanish level — and want to do, but my adventure is not over yet. I have been approved to live and work in one of my favorite cities in Spain for this upcoming year: SEVILLA! I am so excited to continue teaching English and traveling, all the while making new experiences and opportunities for myself. However, that doesn’t mean Galicia has been put out of my mind just yet.

The food — even other Spaniards praise the quality—, astonishingly green landscape, and the people I’ve met along the way, have carved out a very special place in my heart. The staff at EOI were always accommodating and willing to help me in and outside of the classroom. However, it were my students who had me leaving each class with a smile on my face and a feeling of excitement to keep coming back. More times then not, I think they taught me more than what I had to offer them!

Now, after nine months, it’s time to start again. However, that doesn’t mean I will forget all the lessons taught and learned, as well as the amazing friends I now have all around the world. It means that I have yet another year to keep pushing myself and more importantly learn from my mishaps along the way. A missed bus isn’t the end of the world and holidays spent alone don’t mean you really have to be alone. Friends come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, and ages, no matter if you live with them for almost a year or cook a passing dinner together in your hostel. I’ve found that as borders are meant to be crossed, questions should always be asked — probably more about yourself than anything else.

What I’m really trying to say is that while Vigo, Galicia, isn’t really on the radar for most people — and even for most Spaniards — I feel so proud to have been able to call it home. Although now, with the weighted feeling of a time come to close, I know it wont be my last visit to Galicia. I just hope I wont have to wait too long!