June 26, 2011
Today was a fun, relaxed day. We got to sleep in and then we went down to breakfast. Then we went down to the beach. The waves today were HUGE! I got thrashed around so much and got so much salt water in my mouth but it was still so fun!
Around two, we went in for lunch. I wasn't very hungry so I didn't eat much. Afterwards, Alan, Daniel, Briana, and Kristin wanted to watch a movie. We started watching Stardust but I fell asleep. When I woke up, the movie was still going but I was cold so I went out to the balcony and read in the sun.
A little later, we went wandering down the boardwalk. We looked in a few shops but then we found a pizza shop so we ordered a couple pizzas to go and then went back to the balcony to eat it. It was fun.
Then we went and got ice cream and walked down to the beach and walked in the water. It was very enjoyable.
At 11:15, I got to Skype with my family! It's crazy because they are now in Spain!! I can't wait to see them!
Afterwards, we watched The Office on Briana's laptop until late! And now I'm tired! Adios!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 25, 2011
June 25, 2011
What a day! We woke up this morning, got ready, got all of our things together and said goodbye. I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It was sad to say goodbye to Mercedes, but I am so excited to go to the beach and then see my family!
I loaded my bags on the bus (all four of them :)) and then we started driving. There was a crazy bus accident on the freeway so traffic was slow. Eventually, we made it to the monastery where Christopher Columbus left his child when he sailed to America. They also have life-size replicas of Columbus's ships that we got to walk around on. We took lots of pictures and had lots of fun.
Then we drove a little but longer to Lepe, where our hotel is. Lepe is a little beach town and the weather is wonderful! So much cooler than Sevilla, but it's still hot! I like it! Our hotel is a two star this time, so it's a nice upgrade. It's funny because I don't know if it has been on purpose but the 3 hotels that we have stayed in have all had single beds. I swear in the US, they are always double beds.
So we got to our hotel, and went to find a place to eat. We went to a little hamburger restaurant that was good. Then we went back to the hotel, changed into our swimsuits, and hit the beach. The beach is super shelly an the water isn't super clear, but it's a beach nonetheless. There was also a MASSIVE jelly fish that got washed up on the beach so we got to look at it up close. It was cool but freaky! We swam a little and played cards and just talked. It was fun.
Then we came back to the hotel, showered off, and went to dinner. The hotel has a dinner buffet, but it was sub par. But oh well. Afterwards, we went walking around the beach and took some pictures.
We came back and watched 17 Again in Alan and Daniel's room. They had never seen it, so it was funny. After the movie, I fell asleep on Alan's bed for forever! We finally came back to our room around 2 and now I'm dead tired! Good night!
What a day! We woke up this morning, got ready, got all of our things together and said goodbye. I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It was sad to say goodbye to Mercedes, but I am so excited to go to the beach and then see my family!
I loaded my bags on the bus (all four of them :)) and then we started driving. There was a crazy bus accident on the freeway so traffic was slow. Eventually, we made it to the monastery where Christopher Columbus left his child when he sailed to America. They also have life-size replicas of Columbus's ships that we got to walk around on. We took lots of pictures and had lots of fun.
Then we drove a little but longer to Lepe, where our hotel is. Lepe is a little beach town and the weather is wonderful! So much cooler than Sevilla, but it's still hot! I like it! Our hotel is a two star this time, so it's a nice upgrade. It's funny because I don't know if it has been on purpose but the 3 hotels that we have stayed in have all had single beds. I swear in the US, they are always double beds.
So we got to our hotel, and went to find a place to eat. We went to a little hamburger restaurant that was good. Then we went back to the hotel, changed into our swimsuits, and hit the beach. The beach is super shelly an the water isn't super clear, but it's a beach nonetheless. There was also a MASSIVE jelly fish that got washed up on the beach so we got to look at it up close. It was cool but freaky! We swam a little and played cards and just talked. It was fun.
Then we came back to the hotel, showered off, and went to dinner. The hotel has a dinner buffet, but it was sub par. But oh well. Afterwards, we went walking around the beach and took some pictures.
We came back and watched 17 Again in Alan and Daniel's room. They had never seen it, so it was funny. After the movie, I fell asleep on Alan's bed for forever! We finally came back to our room around 2 and now I'm dead tired! Good night!
Friday, June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
Today was my las day in Sevilla! I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It has gone by so fast! I'll be home before I know it! Just ten more days!
My last day of classes went well. I took a test in my grammar class that went más o menos bien. I also had an interview with Liliana so she could test my communication skills. I think it went well. I got a picture with my class, so that's good.
After class, I had lunch with Adelay and Juan. Juan is the cutest kid ever! After we finished, I went into our room to pack and about fifteen minutes later, Juan came in and started talking to me and then he saw my iPod so I let him play games on my iPad while I packed. It was good to have some company while I packed :)
Then I went and bought some last minute souvenirs and then went to the school. I emailed my mom and then hung out on the roof for a while. Around 7, I came home. I put the citations in my paper and then emailed it to Liliana. Then Adelay and I walked around the house and took pictures of our apartment. I never did this in Salamanca and I am kinda upset!
Because it's our last night, Mercedes took us out to eat. She took us to this pizzeria that always smells so good when I walk by! We split a salad and 2 pizzas. It was delicious!
Then we came home and had chocolate natilla for dessert, which is basically chocolate pudding but better. Then we took pictures with Mercedes.
Now I'm all ready for bed. I can't believe that I'm almost done here. At first it was going really slow, but the last month has flown past! I can't believe that I get to see my family in 3 days and that I will be home in 10! Its unbelievable! I have had the most wonderful experiences here. Now I get to go relax at the beach for the weekend and then have fun with my family. I can't wait! Hasta mañana!
Oh and the demo derby is in one month! So excited!!
Today was my las day in Sevilla! I can't believe that I have been here for four weeks! It has gone by so fast! I'll be home before I know it! Just ten more days!
My last day of classes went well. I took a test in my grammar class that went más o menos bien. I also had an interview with Liliana so she could test my communication skills. I think it went well. I got a picture with my class, so that's good.
After class, I had lunch with Adelay and Juan. Juan is the cutest kid ever! After we finished, I went into our room to pack and about fifteen minutes later, Juan came in and started talking to me and then he saw my iPod so I let him play games on my iPad while I packed. It was good to have some company while I packed :)
Then I went and bought some last minute souvenirs and then went to the school. I emailed my mom and then hung out on the roof for a while. Around 7, I came home. I put the citations in my paper and then emailed it to Liliana. Then Adelay and I walked around the house and took pictures of our apartment. I never did this in Salamanca and I am kinda upset!
Because it's our last night, Mercedes took us out to eat. She took us to this pizzeria that always smells so good when I walk by! We split a salad and 2 pizzas. It was delicious!
Then we came home and had chocolate natilla for dessert, which is basically chocolate pudding but better. Then we took pictures with Mercedes.
Now I'm all ready for bed. I can't believe that I'm almost done here. At first it was going really slow, but the last month has flown past! I can't believe that I get to see my family in 3 days and that I will be home in 10! Its unbelievable! I have had the most wonderful experiences here. Now I get to go relax at the beach for the weekend and then have fun with my family. I can't wait! Hasta mañana!
Oh and the demo derby is in one month! So excited!!
July 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Today was a fun day! Because it was Corpus Cristi, a Catholic holiday in Sevilla, we didn't have school. So, Liliana decided we would go to Ronda for the day. We met up in Plaza Nueva at 9 and then started walking to the bus station. They were having a HUGE procession for Corpus so we had to navigate through tons of people. Good thing the halls of LP taught me well. The procession was in front of the cathedral and they had chairs lining either side like a parade. The ground was covered in some green plant, it looked like rosemary or pine needles. Then the people participating were all in suits or dresses carrying candles. Some of the boys were good looking, but they aren't Mormon boys ha ha
We made it to the bus station just in time and board our bus. The ride there was an adventure. The road was super windy and bumpy. A few of us started to feel car sick, including me :( But we made it safely!
Ronda is a beautiful city! It had this crazy bridge that was soooo tall! Ronda is also one of the cities that has a ton of the little white houses on the hillside. It was beautiful! We made a big circle around the city and it was gorgeous! Ronda is an outcrop of land so on three sides, it's sheer cliffs for hundreds of feet! It's kinda scary!
Our bus to come home left at 6. The bus was crowded so Kristen and I had to sit in the very back, which was actually really nice. I started reading and I got tired, so I just put my head in the corner and fell asleep for an hour! It felt so good! When I woke up, we only had about ten minutes left!
When we got back, Mercedes had made us dinner and put it in the fridge. Her grandson was having a birthday so she wasn't here. So we ate and then I finished my paper. I got all ready for bed and studied and now it's after midnight and I'm not even tired because of my nap! But I will just read until I fall asleep! I leave Sevilla in a day and a half and I can't believe it! Then I get to see my family in 3 and a half and I will be home in 11 days!! Crazy stuff! Ciao!
Today was a fun day! Because it was Corpus Cristi, a Catholic holiday in Sevilla, we didn't have school. So, Liliana decided we would go to Ronda for the day. We met up in Plaza Nueva at 9 and then started walking to the bus station. They were having a HUGE procession for Corpus so we had to navigate through tons of people. Good thing the halls of LP taught me well. The procession was in front of the cathedral and they had chairs lining either side like a parade. The ground was covered in some green plant, it looked like rosemary or pine needles. Then the people participating were all in suits or dresses carrying candles. Some of the boys were good looking, but they aren't Mormon boys ha ha
We made it to the bus station just in time and board our bus. The ride there was an adventure. The road was super windy and bumpy. A few of us started to feel car sick, including me :( But we made it safely!
Ronda is a beautiful city! It had this crazy bridge that was soooo tall! Ronda is also one of the cities that has a ton of the little white houses on the hillside. It was beautiful! We made a big circle around the city and it was gorgeous! Ronda is an outcrop of land so on three sides, it's sheer cliffs for hundreds of feet! It's kinda scary!
Our bus to come home left at 6. The bus was crowded so Kristen and I had to sit in the very back, which was actually really nice. I started reading and I got tired, so I just put my head in the corner and fell asleep for an hour! It felt so good! When I woke up, we only had about ten minutes left!
When we got back, Mercedes had made us dinner and put it in the fridge. Her grandson was having a birthday so she wasn't here. So we ate and then I finished my paper. I got all ready for bed and studied and now it's after midnight and I'm not even tired because of my nap! But I will just read until I fall asleep! I leave Sevilla in a day and a half and I can't believe it! Then I get to see my family in 3 and a half and I will be home in 11 days!! Crazy stuff! Ciao!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
Today was another good day. I went to class, which was good. I'm nervousnfor my test on Friday, but hopefully I will do well.
After class, I was walking home and I passed this family and I glands over and saw that they had their Rick Steves book out and I heard them speaking English. As I passed, I was just laughing to myself because I know that is exactly what my family looks like when we travel. Well after about ten seconds, I felt like I should turn around and help them. I went back and told them that I heard them speaking English and I was willing to help them if I could. They told me that they had no idea where they were and that they were looking for the cathedral. I showed them where we were on a map and then I directed them how to get to the cathedral. I'm so glad I turned around because I felt so good to really help someone!
I had lunch with Adelay and Mercedes and we had my favorite rice! After we finished eating, I asked Mercedes how to make a few of the dishes that she has mad for us. It's hard because she doesn't use recipes, she just remembers how to make things. So she basically just told me ingredients. We will have to see how that goes when I get home :)
Then I read for a little while. I finished the second book in the series I am reading. It was the book that I paused reading 5 days ago because I realized I was reading the second book without reading the first. It turns out that I really only had about 30 pages left in the second book when I paused.
At 5, we met up at the Bellas Artes Museo de Arte. They had some beautiful paintings as well as some very strange paintings. It was fun though.
Afterwards, we went and got some ice cream and then just talked for a little while. When I got home, I did a little homework, and then Mercedes came in and said we could come watch her make dinner. So we watched her make soup. Then we ate and it was great.
After dinner, I continued to write my 3-5 page paper. I think I have enough right now, but I'm not sure because it's on my iPad right now, not in a word document. Liliana called a while ago and told me that we are going to Ronda tomorrow, so that will be cool to see. I'm excited. We don't have school because Sevilla has another holiday: Corpus Cristi.
Well I have to get up early and it's past midnight! Adios!
Today was another good day. I went to class, which was good. I'm nervousnfor my test on Friday, but hopefully I will do well.
After class, I was walking home and I passed this family and I glands over and saw that they had their Rick Steves book out and I heard them speaking English. As I passed, I was just laughing to myself because I know that is exactly what my family looks like when we travel. Well after about ten seconds, I felt like I should turn around and help them. I went back and told them that I heard them speaking English and I was willing to help them if I could. They told me that they had no idea where they were and that they were looking for the cathedral. I showed them where we were on a map and then I directed them how to get to the cathedral. I'm so glad I turned around because I felt so good to really help someone!
I had lunch with Adelay and Mercedes and we had my favorite rice! After we finished eating, I asked Mercedes how to make a few of the dishes that she has mad for us. It's hard because she doesn't use recipes, she just remembers how to make things. So she basically just told me ingredients. We will have to see how that goes when I get home :)
Then I read for a little while. I finished the second book in the series I am reading. It was the book that I paused reading 5 days ago because I realized I was reading the second book without reading the first. It turns out that I really only had about 30 pages left in the second book when I paused.
At 5, we met up at the Bellas Artes Museo de Arte. They had some beautiful paintings as well as some very strange paintings. It was fun though.
Afterwards, we went and got some ice cream and then just talked for a little while. When I got home, I did a little homework, and then Mercedes came in and said we could come watch her make dinner. So we watched her make soup. Then we ate and it was great.
After dinner, I continued to write my 3-5 page paper. I think I have enough right now, but I'm not sure because it's on my iPad right now, not in a word document. Liliana called a while ago and told me that we are going to Ronda tomorrow, so that will be cool to see. I'm excited. We don't have school because Sevilla has another holiday: Corpus Cristi.
Well I have to get up early and it's past midnight! Adios!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Today was a great day! I had class, which was good. We got two new girls in our class so I now have 8 people in my class! Ha ha it's fun!
We had lunch with Mercedes, which was so good. I asked her if she has recipes for the food that she cooks and she said no. So that's unfortunate. She said that I can write down whats in them so I might do that.
After lunch, I did some homework and then started reading. And reading. And I finished my book! Now I get to start on the second book that I am already half way through! So I'm excited!! I love reading!
At 6:30, we all met up at the school to practice for ourninterviews with Liliana. She is going to hold interviews with each one of us individually on Friday to see how well we can understand and speak. So that's kinds nerve-racking. I think I should do okay though.
We played cards for a little while afterwards and then came home for dinner. Mercedes made us try anchovies once we were done eating our meal. I don't think I have actually ever eaten plain anchovies. And I don't think I ever will again. The flavor was sooo strong and I did NOT like it! But that's alright. Now I know for sure that I don't like them.
Now, I have finished my homework and I am just going to get ready for bed and read!! Ciao!
6 days until I see my family! 13 days until I'm home! I miss everyone so much!
Today was a great day! I had class, which was good. We got two new girls in our class so I now have 8 people in my class! Ha ha it's fun!
We had lunch with Mercedes, which was so good. I asked her if she has recipes for the food that she cooks and she said no. So that's unfortunate. She said that I can write down whats in them so I might do that.
After lunch, I did some homework and then started reading. And reading. And I finished my book! Now I get to start on the second book that I am already half way through! So I'm excited!! I love reading!
At 6:30, we all met up at the school to practice for ourninterviews with Liliana. She is going to hold interviews with each one of us individually on Friday to see how well we can understand and speak. So that's kinds nerve-racking. I think I should do okay though.
We played cards for a little while afterwards and then came home for dinner. Mercedes made us try anchovies once we were done eating our meal. I don't think I have actually ever eaten plain anchovies. And I don't think I ever will again. The flavor was sooo strong and I did NOT like it! But that's alright. Now I know for sure that I don't like them.
Now, I have finished my homework and I am just going to get ready for bed and read!! Ciao!
6 days until I see my family! 13 days until I'm home! I miss everyone so much!
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY!!! I miss you so much!
Today was a very good and relaxed day. I had class in the morning, which went well, as usual. We came home for lunch and realized two things (well more like I remembered two things the I have been meaning to mention): 1. Spaniards love mayonnaise. I swear everything has mayo in it and sometimes waaaay too much. They have commercials on TV of people just sticking their finger in the jar and then licking it off. It grosses me out. 2. Spaniards don't care about germs. They leave stuff out that should be refrigerated and they don't mind sharing plates. I haven't gotten sick yet, so I guess it's okay!
During siesta, I went to the school and did FaceTime with my mom for A while. We talked about our plans for when they get out here and I am so excited! Just one more week until I get to see my family! After doing FaceTime, I started on my 3-5 page paper that I have to finish by Friday. I have to research some part of Spanish culture and write about it. So it's not hard, it just takes time.
At 6:30, we had FHE on the terraza (roof) of the school. We had a good discussion, so that was enjoyable.
Afterwards, we went and got ice cream from an heladeria called Rayas that apparently has the best ice cream in Sevilla. It was delicious!! I think the place we always got ice cream in Salamanca was just as good, but it was still really good!
After ice cream, we went home for dinner :) now I'm tired and I need sleep! Hasta mañana!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY!!! I miss you so much!
Today was a very good and relaxed day. I had class in the morning, which went well, as usual. We came home for lunch and realized two things (well more like I remembered two things the I have been meaning to mention): 1. Spaniards love mayonnaise. I swear everything has mayo in it and sometimes waaaay too much. They have commercials on TV of people just sticking their finger in the jar and then licking it off. It grosses me out. 2. Spaniards don't care about germs. They leave stuff out that should be refrigerated and they don't mind sharing plates. I haven't gotten sick yet, so I guess it's okay!
During siesta, I went to the school and did FaceTime with my mom for A while. We talked about our plans for when they get out here and I am so excited! Just one more week until I get to see my family! After doing FaceTime, I started on my 3-5 page paper that I have to finish by Friday. I have to research some part of Spanish culture and write about it. So it's not hard, it just takes time.
At 6:30, we had FHE on the terraza (roof) of the school. We had a good discussion, so that was enjoyable.
Afterwards, we went and got ice cream from an heladeria called Rayas that apparently has the best ice cream in Sevilla. It was delicious!! I think the place we always got ice cream in Salamanca was just as good, but it was still really good!
After ice cream, we went home for dinner :) now I'm tired and I need sleep! Hasta mañana!
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