So, now that I´ve been in Spain for two and a half weeks I think I´ve finally gotten in the swing of things. We know our way around the train station somewhat now...well enough to try and go to Valencia by ourselves this coming weekend anyways. It should be a good trip as long as it doesn´t rain. Im really excited to be going to the beach. The past two weekends we went to Segovia and Salamanca. Both were beautiful cities. As far as school in Alcalá goes, I´m actually really enjoying it...and that is the first time in my life I think I´ve ever said that I enjoy school. The teachers are what make it so great. They are all native speakers and are very patient with us. Most of the stuff we have been going over so far is review but it is all so much clearer now for some reason. I think it is because they take time to explain the language and don´t just tell us ''you just have to feel it'' as one of my old professors did.
Here is something interesting I´ve noticed about Spain: In the time I´ve been here, I know I´ve seen no more than two obese people. That is a huge change from Mississippi. What baffles me about this is the fact that this country has a national naptime, doesn´t finish supper until 11:30ish, and serves beer at McDonalds. What could be worse for you than washing down your Super-sized BigMac and fries with a large cerveza? I cant think of much. Also, I´m pretty sure they consider butter one of the four food groups.
So, everyday when we walk to the plaza for tapas, dinner, or whatever, we pass this homeless guy that always asks us to give him money for dinner. I´m not really big on giving money away to homeless people, mainly because I don´t trust them. And now for good reason. The other day, I was walking to the plaza and passed a bakery. Because bread is 20 cents here and really good, I thought I would do a
good deed and get this guy some supper. So I bought the bread and walked to the plaza where he was sitting like usual. I gave him the bread and he said nothing. I didn´t expect him to say anything really but when I walked off and turned the corner I turned around just in time to see him throwing the loaf away! I was pretty furious to say the least. To add insult to injury, later that night I saw him smoking a cigarette. Guess he was taking a break from work.
Well, thats all I can think to write about right now but I´ll try and update this thing sooner next time, mom.
jm
Here is something interesting I´ve noticed about Spain: In the time I´ve been here, I know I´ve seen no more than two obese people. That is a huge change from Mississippi. What baffles me about this is the fact that this country has a national naptime, doesn´t finish supper until 11:30ish, and serves beer at McDonalds. What could be worse for you than washing down your Super-sized BigMac and fries with a large cerveza? I cant think of much. Also, I´m pretty sure they consider butter one of the four food groups.
So, everyday when we walk to the plaza for tapas, dinner, or whatever, we pass this homeless guy that always asks us to give him money for dinner. I´m not really big on giving money away to homeless people, mainly because I don´t trust them. And now for good reason. The other day, I was walking to the plaza and passed a bakery. Because bread is 20 cents here and really good, I thought I would do a
good deed and get this guy some supper. So I bought the bread and walked to the plaza where he was sitting like usual. I gave him the bread and he said nothing. I didn´t expect him to say anything really but when I walked off and turned the corner I turned around just in time to see him throwing the loaf away! I was pretty furious to say the least. To add insult to injury, later that night I saw him smoking a cigarette. Guess he was taking a break from work.Well, thats all I can think to write about right now but I´ll try and update this thing sooner next time, mom.
jm
1 comment:
Ha!! Yea, update this sooner! :) (I work for your mom) I'm just so jealous of you guys! Have a great time!
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