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After a typical journey down I-95 Grade 8 students tour the Nation's Capital by bike.
![5-3-2022 - Here Today, Home Tomorrow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651631169/footeschoolorg/lwzcf9zxq7vyb1suytzl/Spain5_3_2022-0877.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651631169/footeschoolorg/lwzcf9zxq7vyb1suytzl/Spain5_3_2022-0877.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651631169/footeschoolorg/lwzcf9zxq7vyb1suytzl/Spain5_3_2022-0877.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651631169/footeschoolorg/lwzcf9zxq7vyb1suytzl/Spain5_3_2022-0877.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651631169/footeschoolorg/lwzcf9zxq7vyb1suytzl/Spain5_3_2022-0877.jpg","width":1440}])
One last day in Spain enjoying Picasso, food, and shopping before packing for home.
![5-2-2022 - A Day Outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651541803/footeschoolorg/ig2a1g7q3pglbm1pr5a6/Spain5_2_2022-2243.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651541803/footeschoolorg/ig2a1g7q3pglbm1pr5a6/Spain5_2_2022-2243.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651541803/footeschoolorg/ig2a1g7q3pglbm1pr5a6/Spain5_2_2022-2243.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651541803/footeschoolorg/ig2a1g7q3pglbm1pr5a6/Spain5_2_2022-2243.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651541803/footeschoolorg/ig2a1g7q3pglbm1pr5a6/Spain5_2_2022-2243.jpg","width":1440}])
Climbing Montserrat and diving in the Mediterranean.
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A full day in Barcelona starts with two World Heritage Sites and ends with world class soccer.
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A six hour train ride provides some much needed downtime before exploring Barcelona by bike.
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Visiting iconic sites in Seville before departing for Barcelona.
![4-28-2022 - Across Andalucia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651262005/footeschoolorg/elp1nuz98gddukmfuvg7/SpainDay2-5257.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651262005/footeschoolorg/elp1nuz98gddukmfuvg7/SpainDay2-5257.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651262005/footeschoolorg/elp1nuz98gddukmfuvg7/SpainDay2-5257.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651262005/footeschoolorg/elp1nuz98gddukmfuvg7/SpainDay2-5257.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651262005/footeschoolorg/elp1nuz98gddukmfuvg7/SpainDay2-5257.jpg","width":1440}])
From Andalucia to Cordoba students learn from each other and celebrate birthdays.
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Pomegranates, World Heritage Sites, Chapels, and Churros
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Pushing through travel fatigue the group marvels at the Spanish landscape and explores Granada on foot.
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Students hugged family, tagged luggage, got creative with their Kindergarten buddies, and took in advice before departing for their 8 day trip.
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