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It seems like it was only yesterday that you were strolling through Retiro, soaking up the Spanish sun.
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You swear you might never see a place as beautiful as Sagrada Família ever again.
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Yet somehow, the interior managed to be even more awe-inspiring than the towering spires outside.
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Let's be honest: NOWHERE knows how to let loose quite like Spain, and you'll miss those ~nights you don't remember~ for the rest of your life.
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Seeing the sunrise on your way home from the club probably happened way too often — but it was always downright magical.
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No matter how late you'd been out the night before, a café con leche was all it took to bring you back to life.
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Discovering churros and chocolate was definitely a high-point of your life.
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Tapas could constitute a snack or an entire meal...
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...but they could never top the grand feast that was a massive serving of paella.
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And flamenco dancers brought art to life in the most beautiful way you've ever seen.
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You swear you can still feel the roar of Bernabéu or Camp Nou in your bones.
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El Corte Inglés was seriously the best one-stop shop on the planet.
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While you may never understand Spaniards' obsession with jamón, you'll always appreciate their unwavering devotion.
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Euromanía at Cien Montaditos will have a special place in your heart till the day you die.
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Seriously though, where else can you get free snacks when you order a drink at the bar?
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If you caught it at just the right time, Plaza Mayor felt like it was all yours.
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While some cities transported you back in time...
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...others made you ponder the future and all it would bring.
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Somehow, cities were even more beautiful after the sun went down.
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No matter where you studied, the rest of Spain — the rest of Europe really — was just a short flight away.
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Studying in Spain meant seeing history come to life.
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And while going back home might've brought tears to your eyes, you know it wasn't a goodbye but a see you again soon.
