Liz's itinerary for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

So, what does one do in Spain over the weekend? Well, if you're Liz, it looks like this:

Friday, July 20, 2007, Madrid, Spain, Day 2

Bienvenido en España! Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival in Madrid, the lively and cosmopolitan capital city of Spain, your People to People delegation manager and coach driver will greet you. Enjoy your lunch at the Hard Rock Café Madrid!
Madrid has a seemingly unending supply of things to see and places to visit, many of which will be discovered during this afternoon’s guided orientation. Visit the world-famous El Prado Museum, where you can marvel at paintings by some of Spain’s most famous artists, among them pieces by Goya and El Greco. Your visit to Madrid would not be complete without a stop at the magnificent Royal Palace. This splendid structure contains 2,800 rooms! In the later afternoon you will head off to enjoy a fantastic People to People Moment. Meet players of the Rocena Youth League and enjoy a soccer match or other sporty activities together. Afterwards enjoy dinner together with the Spanish students and get to know them better!

Saturday, July 21, 2007, Madrid, Spain, Day 3

This morning it’s off to magnificent Toledo, the religious capital of Spain. Notice how the narrow, winding, cobbled streets all seem to lead to the wonderful cathedral. Inside, be sure to notice how the sun appears to magically shine between the cherubs behind the altar. Toledo is also famous for its swords, so you may wish to stop in at one of the many sword shops! Afterwards travel to a real Spanish Cortijo, also called bull farm and see how bulls are raised and horses are trained for the Spanish national pastime: bullfighting. Learn the various stages of the bullfight and find out what makes some bulls better than others. You’ll also see how young people train to become matadors. Later, return to Madrid, home to some of the country’s most important cultural institutions.

Sunday, July 22, 2007, Zaragoza, Spain, Day 4

Stop overnight in Zaragoza, the capital of Aragón, often said to be the most Spanish city in Spain. Explore the city during a guided orientation. Don’t miss the beautiful Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The cathedral takes its name from a pillar on which the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to St. James in 40 AD.

Wish we could all be there with her, but I'm sure she's glad we aren't!