Blogs from District of Madrid, Spain, Europe - page 168

Sevilla has out done itself! I went with my friends from school but ended up hanging with Spaniards I met! We all went out to this amazing tapas joint. You have to remember, all though Tapas is extrodinarily common in Madrid, it is from Andalusia. Sevilla's tapas are in a different league. It so interesting that here, we all ordered tons of dishes and it becomes and orgy of utensils over pools of food. In America, everyone orders there own dish. Here, when every goes out tons of dishes are ordered and you pick and chooses what you want. It's like a pig out. How deicious. Classes were great today, I'm really enjoying them. I feel so lucky to be able to have this experience here. Thanks mom and dad! It truly is an experience will ... read more

How am I still functioning? I am SO tired. This study trips are hard core. My feet are going to be so messed up when I get back. No flip flops for Vonnie Voo! We visited a church called La Macarena as well as Alcazares and Paseo por el Barrio de Santa Cruz. We got money for lunch and finally came home to Madrid. I tried to sleep on the way back, but it was hard. I had to share! I think Alex saw how uncomfortable I was and he moved to the floor. Nasty, but good for me I guess. He said it wasn’t bad. That’s all. This might be the shortest entry ever. Enjoy it! ... read more

Today was our last day of survival Spanish. I’m kind of sad that it’s over because I was learning a lot, but I’m also relived because I need time to review. My little mind needs a break! We start school on the 20th, so I’m sure I won’t be missing my opportunity to learn Spanish for to long. I love how the Spaniards are so excitable. They are like me! When they talk, they tell you everything. And they don’t just tell you, they act it out. It’s ilke story time or something. They use all their expressions and they even make noises. They talk mad fast though. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if they are talking to you. They talk and talk and talk and then out of nowhere they ask you a question and ... read more

I think I have jet lag! *LOL* People say don’t go to bed when you get to Spain, but stay up and try to get your body on their schedule. Well, I stayed awake and it’s been four days, but I am still tired all the time. It could be that fact that I walk at least five hours a day, eat a lot more, or because I’m surrounded by Spanish, but I hate being tired all the time! It drives me absolutely crazy. Other than that, it’s been a normal day. I went to school, came home for lunch, and today I took my first siesta! I needed it, but it was so nice outside. I really wanted to go walking like I normally would have done. Sometimes your mind and your body don’t agree. ... read more

This was the first day of orientation. I didn’t even know what to expect. We actually have two different classes. From 10-11:45 we have language class with Monica where we learn survival Spanish. That’s like food, how to order in a restaurant, how to buy things, furniture in the house, vosotros form, just a bunch of things we will be using a lot. Then we have class with Fatima and we learn colloquial Spanish. It’s like phrases you will hear, slang, that you can’t find in the dictionary. They are both actually really interesting. Lots of Spanish, but that’s kind of the point. Get ready brain! Today was my first true day of exploring on my own. We went to Princie Pio. We walked around for two hours just seeing what it had to offer. It ... read more