Feria, fútbol and fireworks

Over the long break we had off from school of Feria (12 days) I have experienced so much in this amazing city. We went to Morocco, saw a bull fight, went to days and nights of Feria, saw a soccer game and watched a great fireworks show to conclude the Feria season. 

    Our last night at Feria included a lot of dancing, some eating and going on some carnival rides. 

Chuck and Ally decided that since they matched so well they would be dance partners for the night. 

We made our way to the carnival rides again and talked Jodi and Kelsey into riding the Viking with us this time. They were almost in tears before the ride started but felt so empowered after the ride. 

YOLO (You Only Live Once)

At the end of the night Kelsey decided to gamble 2 euros on a dart throwing game. The sign said that no matter what score you hit, you will always get a prize. She had 5 darts and depending on what numbers she hit her prize amount would increase. Unfortunately Kelsey got the lowest score possible and only earned one point. But as the sign promised, she did get a prize...

Kelsey used her "1 Vale" to get a plate that was hiding behind some key chains and bouncy balls. She was happy with her plate and ate breakfast off of it the very next morning. It also helped her stay dry when some rain came down as we were leaving. 

After some much needed sleep we got up the next day and enjoyed a nice bacon and eggs breakfast. We made sure to stay in touch with our friends who we would be meeting later at the soccer stadium. We met at a bar that was central to everyone and had some pre game drinks and appetizers. After about an hour and a half we caught a taxi to the fútbol stadium to watch Real Betis play Atlético Madrid. We weren't really cheering for any team in particular but we just wanted to go to a game and get the experience. By halftime it was still tied but we were sitting in a section full of Betis fans (a Sevilla team.) Madrid scored the first goal but then Betis tied the game at 1-1 soon after. Betis took a lead at the very end of the game and all the fans were ready for their team to win. Kelsey even started to cheer like the Betis fans using her green scarf like the Spaniards do. 

After the game we headed to a bridge in the city and looked out for the end of Feria fireworks celebration.  It was a really amazing way to end the great Feria festivities that Sevilla loves so much. 

Now that Feria is over and we're heading back to school soon, Kelsey and I are finishing up a lot of homework that we left until the last minute (typical students) and having a great time looking through all the pictures from the long break. Hopefully you have enjoyed all the pictures. I'll be back in the States in about 1 month after our trip through Italy after the semester ends. See you all soon, adios!