Sitges

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    We decided after Tarragona yesterday that we were going to try to explore a few other small towns that no one has ever heard of.  We chose Sitges after one of our program leaders recommended it, mentioning that its beach is very well known and popular.  We slept in and wandered to the metro around noon.  We got off the metro and walked down the hill to the train station.  We took a 45 minute train ride to a small town called Sitges.  
Sitges Train Station
    Sitges is south of Barcelona, on the Mediterranean.  It is most well known for its music and film festivals.  It is more quaint than Tarragona, but does not have the ruins.  Sitges maintains its old-fashioned feeling, only allowing hotels and other touristy attractions near the beach.  Each town or city we visit it so different and individual in personality, yet they all share and embody a strong Spanish, historic aura.



     
We were all starving and burning in the Spanish sun so we immediately stopped when we saw this adorable pizzeria.  Is it ironic that we ate Italian food in Spain?

 Apparently they don't slice the pies here, but we didn't mind; we were ravenous!  The crust was crispy but not dry; there was less sauce than on American pizzas which I liked a lot. 

SO YUMMY!

Bri's roommate, Marissa, myself, our new friend Lauren and my roomie, Anna <3 Love our group!
      We wandered through the streets some more and eventually made our way to the beach.  The number of topless women was notable and yet, none of the men stared.  The ironic part is that the Spanish men whistle and catcall when we are fully clothed, walking down the street, but when women are completely topless or naked on the beach, they don't give a second glance.  A strange but fascinating culture, definitely.




    We only stayed for about three hours, but by 6p, we were more than ready to head home.  The train station in Barcelona was mobbed with people by the exit.  For some reason you needed to swipe your ticket in order to leave... It didn't make sense to me either.
    Last night we had decided to stay in and just relax.  We've been hitting it hard at night and running around doing all the program activities.  I wasn't feeling well (got too much sun I guess), but my friends all went out.  I'm sure I will hear all sorts of crazy stories tomorrow.  On Saturdays the metro runs all night; weekdays the Spaniards take the last metro at midnight and party until 5am when the metro reopens.  Kind of smart, no?  I think I will skype my family, finish this post and go to bed.  Hope you all have a great Saturday!
My new best friends; I'm so glad I decided to do this!

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