Jerez!!!

Maria and I finally made it to Jerez a while back to get our TIE cards taken care of. For those of you who are wondering what a TIE card is, it stands for tarjeta de extranjero and is basically a residency card. A long term visa. Because of our extended stay here, we need a TIE card!

So we made the 40 minute bus ride to Jerez de la Frontera and had a great day. We had a nice lunch and then met up with Maria's friend Jesus, who took us on a carriage ride around the city! We are such Princesses!!!!

Jerez is beautiful. We loved the tree-lined streets and all the charm and culture.

Our wonderful Spanish guide Jesus. 

TARIFA!!!!

Tarifa turned out to be an interesting trip! My friend and I got their and found a hostel and lunch, awaiting the arrival of my friends.

We went to the windy, gorgeous beach and got in the water. Strangely enough, when we were swimming, a guy holding a beer started talking to us. It was CLINT, a friend I made the weekend before in Cadiz. Ha. It is a small world after all!

After enjoying the big waves and great views of the beach, we went and explored the city some. We walked out to the Military base, where there are signs indicating Atlantic and Mediterranean!

Matt, Me, Clint, and one of our new friends

                               Me! So close to Italy!!!!!!! 

We went into the castle with some new friends and saw some great views. 

Exploring the castle!!!