From a Thousand Eyes: Spain

A view of Bilbao from above. Before starting their walking tour of Bilbao and the Guggenheim, students on the Great Monuments of Art and Architectural History field lab took in the scenic view of the city while their guide described the layout and where they would be going. Photo by Katie Rizzo.

A view of Bilbao from above. Before starting their walking tour of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, students on the Great Monuments of Art and Architectural History field lab took in the scenic view of the city. Katie Rizzo, Christopher Newport University.

Fishing Boats is from St. Jean du Luc, taken on the Biarritz field program. Photo by John Hockridge, pixstix.biz

Fishing boats in St. Jean du Luc, taken on a field program to Biarritz, France. John Hockridge, Lifelong Learner, pixstix.biz.

The Guggenheim in Bilbao, shimmering in the night lights of the city. Lakshmi Susron Bommidala, Chapman University.

The Spanish town of Bermeo is one of the most active fishing communities in the Basque area. Situated in a non-tourist area, it can easily be seen that during their time of siesta, the town comes alive with people peering out their windows, enjoying a late lunch by the water, or even flying down the narrow streets by motorcycle. Photo by Alexa O'Connel of Syracuse University

The Spanish town of Bermeo is one of the most active fishing communities in the Basque area. “I snapped this photo in the late afternoon. While most residents were enjoying a quiet siesta indoors, this couple flew down the narrow empty streets by motorcycle.” Alexa O’Connell, Syracuse University.

The beautiful beaches near the town of Sopelana, taken from the top of the cliffs on the coastline. Photo by Austin Harris, Seattle Pacific University

The expansive beaches near the town of Sopelana, taken from the top of the cliffs on the coastline. Austin Harris, Seattle Pacific University.

A Marvel of Architecture, the Viscaya Bridge built by, Alberto Palacio, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, remains one of the symbols of the great area of Bilbao. (Unesco World Heritage Site, 2006) Photo by Mohamed E. Najd of Alakhawayn University in Ifrane, Moracco

A marvel of architecture, the Viscaya Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built by Alberto Palacio, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and remains one of the symbols of the great area of Bilbao. Mohamed E. Najd, Alakhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco.

Viscaya Bridge from the top. Lakshmi Susron Bommidala, Chapman University.

Semester at Sea student jumps off a waterfall as his companions and tour guide watch. These, as well as 35 more students and faculty, participated in the Multi-Adventure in Pyrenees field program which included white water rafting and cannoning (as seen in the picture) up in the Pyrenees Mountains. Photo by Patrick Corbett of University of Virginia.

Nearly 40 students and faculty participated in the exciting Multi-Adventure in Pyrenees field program, which included white-water rafting and canyoning in the Pyrenees Mountains. Patrick Corbett, University of Virginia.

Church of the Holy Family known as La Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful Roman Catholic churches and is located in Barcelona, Spain. Its fame comes from its unique and prominent gothic style, designed by the legendary architect Antoni Gaudi. This church has been under construction for 132 years and it is expected to be completed in 2016. Photo by Ida Ayu Kusumastuti of At right: After a field program horseback riding on the beach, students were given time to explore the scenic city of Soplena. Unlike modern Bilbao, this ancient port city had many beautiful ruins and historic buildings to explore. Photo by Katie Rizzo.

Barcelona’s Church of the Holy Family known as La Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful Roman Catholic churches. Its fame comes from its unique and prominent Gothic style, designed by the legendary architect Antoni Gaudi. This church has been under construction for 132 years and it is expected to be completed in 2016. Photo by Ida Ayu Kusumastuti of Seattle Pacific University. At right: After a field program horseback riding on the beach, students were given time to explore the scenic city of Soplena. This ancient port city has many beautiful ruins and historic buildings to explore. Katie Rizzo, Christopher Newport University.

Diana Wang, Xia Li, Junhao Wang, Shan Shan, Sylvia He and I took an overnight bus all the way to Barcelona. We were having mixed fish and seafood for dinner in La Bouqueria, the fresh food market next to a 0.75-mile pedestrian street La Rambla. Photo by Jiaer Zhuang of University of Virginia

“My friends and I took overnight bus all the way to Barcelona, where the food was excellent. Here, we were enjoying mixed fish and seafood for dinner in La Bouqueria, the fresh food market next to the La Rambla pedestrian area.” Jiaer Zhuang, University of Virginia.

Taken at the Compa√±√≠a Vin√≠cola del Norte de Espa√±a in La Rioja, Spain. All barrels contain aging wine. Photo by Lyndi Roberts of Mercyhurst University

Wine barrels at the Compa√±√≠a Vin√≠cola del Norte de Espa√±a in La Rioja, Spain. Lyndi Roberts, Mercyhurst University.

Abbey Smith of Rochester Institute of Technology. "When I signed up to do a wine tour, I never expected that it would come with a view like this. The Basque countryside has scenery that will make your jaw drop. Mine certainly did!"

“When I signed up to do a wine tour, I never expected that it would come with a view like this. The Basque countryside has scenery that will make your jaw drop. Mine certainly did!” Abbey Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Surfers brave powerful waves on the coast near the quaint town of Sopelana. Austin Harris of Seattle Pacific University

Surfers brave powerful waves on the coast near the quaint town of Sopelana. Austin Harris, Seattle Pacific University.

Standing on top of the cliffs in Spain and viewing the Great Unknown. Photo by Taylor Vincent, Cal Poly Pomona

Standing on top of the cliffs in Spain and viewing what photographer Taylor Vincent, of Cal Poly Pomona, calls, “the Great Unknown.”

From a Thousand Eyes: Spain

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