Packing was absolute hell; I started off thinking "Ok, I'll bring only those things I truly will need and use in Holland", however, that sphere of thought lasted about 10 min. after that, I pretty much was determined to bring everything with you. Yes, that does include bikini's, summer dresses, summer shorts, tank tops, and shirts I hadn't worn in about 3 years, all this because "you never know when you might need it".
My last night in Barcelona was exactly the way I'd hoped for it to be, I went for dinner in my favorite area of Barcelona around the streets Santaló, Maria Cubí, and Muntaner. I'm not sure if it actually is my favorite area, but I've spend so much time there that I've learned to appreciate all the little restaurants and bars of the neighborhood. After dinner we strolled around for a couple of hours while talking about the the past, the present, and the future: chain-smoking. obviously.
The night ended at my house, and some tears were shed.
I'd gotten 2 hours of sleep when my mom actually came to wake me up, it was time to leave. Because I'm moving to Maastricht, a city in the Southern tip of holland we decided to fly from Girona and go straight there, rather than having to drive 2.5 hrs from Amsterdam to Maastricht.
We flew with Ryanair. As soon as we got there (I was still a bit sleepy) I was overwhelmed by the amount of people that were at the airport. People flying to Liverpool, Manchester and various other locations we're all stressing because most flights were at almost the same time and everyone was in a massive rush. Luckily our flight was called out to get a "Last Minute ChecK-In" so we avoided the queues. Sambo's theory about the usefulness of arriving fashionably late has once again been proved to be correct. ;)
Maastricht is a beautiful city. I didn't expect too much of it because I'd only been there twice before when I was a little girl, and barely remembered anything except for that the Maas River divides the city into 2 parts. The buildings are very nice, and the the city has a somewhat French flair to it. There are many café's, restaurants, shops, parks, and plaza's, and all have the same decadent style.
Firstly, I can't wait to get to know the city, find a place to live, start school, and most importantly meet new people.
Secondly, I can't wait to come back to Barcelona to visit <3>
A tiger never loses her stripes.
I love that last quote you always use. I'm glad you're liking the city, now you've got a new place to explore. I've already said that I'll be paying a short visit if I ever find myself in Holland. I also hate flights. Oh, oh, my trip to London is cancelled. :(
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