Sant Vicente and the University of Alicante

My first host in Sant Vicent, Alberto, on the right, and his flatmate,  Pablo, on the left. These guys  spoiled me, and showered me with gifts: a pocket knife, a pen drive, a pen, a straw hat, and lots of food and candy.

At the University of Alicante,  Felipe, a history student and  a young Tourism  major sign the petitions.

Arabic and Islamic Studies students sign a petition at U A.

Rodrigo, from Sao Paulo, Brasil; my second host in Sant Vicente, and a post-graduate student of Environmental Studies (natural disasters). He took me in on 24 hour's notice.

Five kilometers to the north of  Alicante is the suburban town of Sant Vicente, where I spent the next two nights. My first host, Alberto, has an MA in Business, but currently works as a barman and a distributor of organic seeds. His flatmate, Pablo, is studying at University of Alicante, and formerly studied in Kansas. These guys set a new standard for hospitality.
While in Alicante, Elena had suggested that I visit the University of Alicante (between SantVicente and Alicante), so I took up her suggestion and was happy to find several students interested in the pilgrimage, and wanting to sign one or both of the petitions.
Later that night I stayed with Rodrigo, and we discussed not only peace in the Middle East, but a shared passion, swimming.