Author: zrb1014

Growing up in Spain

Growing up in Spain is completely different then growing up in America, the environment and culture there compared to America is basically opposite. In Spain some of the roads are as wide as just 5 feet and cars can barely fit through. Most people tend to drive mopeds because they are easier to get around in and that’s all you need really around there. Arcos de la Frontera is not much of a tourist place when it really should be. It is such a beautiful place to visit and there is so much to see. My favorite thing to do is look at the town when it starts to get dark because that’s when all the lights come on and you can really see how amazing this town is.

When I was about 3 my family moved to Florida because my dad was stationed here for the navy. Sense I was so young I didn’t really know what was going on, but there was a big change ahead of me. Moving to another country as a little boy wasn’t that hard actually, I learned the language fairly fast and before I knew it I was speaking Spanish to my mom and English to my dad. When I got old enough to start school I knew enough English that I didn’t have to take tutoring classes like my brother. Sense he was older than me he didn’t learn as much English before starting school. From then on me and my family have visited Spain almost every summer we could and hopefully I can go back soon.

Things to do:

• Site seeing
• Hold and pet owls on a cliff side
• Visit Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción (The church above)
• Watch shows and performances in the plaza
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What you can find in New Orleans:

• There is great jazz music everywhere you go
• It is known for its restaurant Café du Monde, where you can eat its famous beignets with coffee
• You can learn a lot about voodoo culture and magic
• Street performers play all over the city
• Many artists show their work off at venues and markets
• The housing in New Orleans has very detailed architecture
• Great food, such as jambalaya, crawfish, and gumbo

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Why adults can enjoy New Orleans

It is no doubt that New Orleans is especially interesting for people over the age of 21. When going into the city you cannot miss all of the huge casinos everywhere. Gambling is not legal in many places, but in New Orleans it most definitely is. Most hotels in New Orleans even come with a built in casino where you can blow even more money than you probably should. My family stayed in a hotel called “Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel” on the 17th floor and they actually had an underground escalator that led you under the streets towards their casino. Of course I couldn’t go down, but there sure were many casinos around the city. Along with that, there were many bars and clubs that you could not miss. After around 5 p.m. every night, New Orleans turns into a big party with drunk people everywhere. It is surely a sight to see.

French Quarter

The French Quarter is very unique because it is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. It was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The best part of the French Quarter is Bourbon street, which is a street consisting of 13 blocks that has famous nightclubs, restaurants, and party venues. It is surely one of the greatest tourist areas.

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Another cool thing that the French Quarter has to offer is the French Market. The French Market is a span of six blocks of venues where you can buy unique items only found in New Orleans. It consists of food, art, clothing, and many other goods.

Visiting New Orleans

While visiting New Orleans the past few times, there was just a positive vibe that I was always surrounded with. Everyone seemed happy to just be walking down the streets of the big city. On every block you can see people playing instruments, creating artwork, dancing, or even playing the drums. Furthermore, anywhere you walk in New Orleans, it seems to always be scattered with unique voodoo shops and places to eat. Every place I was able to enter I learned lots of great history on why New Orleans was famous and why many people toured the city.