Where am I going?

Good question!  With my trip only two weeks away now, I think it would be beneficial to know about the city where I'll be staying.  My two month summer study abroad program is taking place in Santander, Spain.  Prior to learning about this study abroad, I actually was not familiar with the city at all!  So here is some interesting information about Santander:

1. Santander is located in the very northern part of Spain very close to France.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/maptemplate_sp.html

2. Santander is actually a popular vacationing spot for Spaniards due to its beautiful beaches.

http://www.beachholidayguide.co.uk/ferries-to-spain.php

3. Santander is know for its mild climate- summer temperatures usually range from 70-77°F.  However, Santander can also be a very rainy place.

4. One can find a variety of interesting museums in the city including the Museum of Altamira, the Ethnography Museum, the Maritime Museum of Cantabria, the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria, the Bullfighting Museum, and Expositions of the University of Cantabria/Planetarium.

5. Santander is just over 200 miles from Madrid and a little more than 300 miles from Barcelona.

First step: learning about Santander.  Second step: experiencing Santander!  Only two weeks to go!