Hey Daddy,

I know you are busy and I don't catch you in time to talk before you are asleep or I am asleep, but I'm writing you this! I made it to Segovia and it is my second day here. My home stay family is very kind and sweet so no worries I am in good hands. I feel like I could come to love this city. Everyone keeps to themselves and there isn't much that goes on except for all of the tourists. This city is beautiful Daddy. I can't believe I'm here still. Theres the roman aqueduct that you'd love! You can go all the way to the top and see how far it stretches. Theres so much history here that it reminds me of you when I look around. I know you find these things more interesting then I do because I'm just astounded by the beauty itself. My instructor Don stops to read us all of the historical landmarks and the little signs that explain it. I miss you so much but I am enjoying this opportunity every second that I am here. Tomorrow we are going to Madrid to see a few historical art exhibits, so I'm very excited for that. OH! And did momma tell you that no one speaks english in my home? I'm slowly starting to figure out certain words in Spanish and it is helping so much. Momma says I should be fluent in Spanish by the time I come back home haha. Lucia and Vincent do speak with there hands so the gestures help with communication. Their daughter Sheila knows some english as well but she doesn't live with them. I'm just fumbling through this experience, but it is truly amazing. Well I should get to bed I am exhausted today and I have to be at the Bus station by 9am. Té amo mi padre! (that means I love you dad) I'll talk to you soon!

-Love,

Brianne L. Bigelow