In my last post, I left off on Friday, before Rosa and Juanjo took me to Valladolid to return a phone I had bought and decided against needing. We explored the other side of Valladolid that I haven’t seen yet. They took me to what I can only describe as a hidden gem – the … More la fiesta
The past few days have been great! I haven’t had enough to write full posts about because I’m settling into a routine now! School has been a lot of fun – I’ve given the presentation about myself 10 times now and I’m thankful that that’s over with. I can’t go two steps in school without … More la suerte
We had a field trip today to a nearby pueblo called Serrada. It was with 3rd grade and we went to Campoveja Queseria, which is a cheese factory, and Bodega de Alberto, which is a wine cellar. I was so confused when the profes were telling me we were going to a bodgea, thinking it … More la excursión
Today, I’ve made new friends in Tordesillas! We had lunch at Rosa’s parents’ house with her niece and nephew, Maria and Manuel. I’m getting used to the big lunches now and small dinners. Maria goes to the university in Valladolid and has so kindly invited me to go out with her and her friends and … More los nuevos amigos
My first Saturday in Spain was well spent! We woke up late today, I spent the morning reading, and then I was told we were leaving the house at 1:30 pm. I got to Skype with Katie (hi kimmy ily) quick and got ready for whatever the family had planned for me today. Our first … More los pueblos
I have Friday’s off, which is nice for when I’m going to travel (still need to nail down some plans!), but I went to the school today to see the “infantil” school – 5 years old and younger! I visited a class of 3 and 4 year olds and my heart completely melted. They were … More valladolid
Day 2 at school! I had three English classes and my first day of 3rd grade Spanish. Let me tell you, 3rd grade Spanish is pretty difficult when your “profe” (teacher!) speaks very rapidly. I sit with the students and Ana, the profe, calls on me occasionally – which kind of threw me off, but … More el ingles
First day at school today! They call schools “colegios”! I met with Ana Maria, the school coordinator and she gave me my schedule. I have third grade through sixth grade English classes, which are mainly with one teacher named Luis. I also have Spanish classes that I’m sitting in on with a third grade class … More el colegio
Buenas noches! Today was a long, but fun day! We woke up and had a light breakfast with two cappuccino’s (necessary). We checked out of the hotel, walked over to el Centro de Idiomas (language center) and had our brief orientation. We learned that it’s rude to bring coffees and snacks into classrooms and yawning … More tordesillas
Hola! I’m currently in Valladolid, España with the rest of the group for our orientation. My flight was uneventful, which was great! I sat next to a nice man from Alabama who’s been spending the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states in a motor home to provide disaster relief. I watched Mission Impossible: … More el primero dia
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