Blogs from Segovia, Castile & León, Spain, Europe - page 9

Hello all! Well once the drama settled from my roommate’s stuff getting stolen which was finally (Thank GOD!) settled last night things are getting back to normal. We are currently trying very hard to plan a trip Barcelona for this weekend so we can go to the beach. Last night the people from the school took us all to a restaurant for free. It was really fun. I will explain the meal which is a series of tapas or appetizers was very good. First we had bread with olive oil followed a cheese plate, then there was a salad with hard boiled eggs and tuna like my mom makes, then chorizo which is really good sausage, then this potatoe and egg thing like potatoe pancakes, then these yucky cheese sticks which aren't at all like mozzarella ... read more

Okay I’m a few days behind on my blog but I’m almost caught up. Sunday I got to sleep in FINALLY. Sleep is a precious commodity here. I relaxed around the house all day which was lovely and then at 5pm we met to go watch a bull fight. We had no idea what to expect or how much it was but I’m glad I went. It was so disgusting though. The matadors had on these little outfits and they thought they were so macho. Anyway the goal is to stab the bulls with these little decorated knives and he starts foaming at the mouth. This continues until the matador just stabs him with a huge sword. Blood is then spewing out at this point so I felt really bad for him. I think from the ... read more

Hola, Hope you are enjoying this blog as much as I am in writing it. Right now we are getting ready to go out for the fiesta. The fireworks don’t start until midnight!! I just can’t get used to this. My roommate wants to stay but I’m sure I’ll be exhausted. So here is a little about the food and stuff. My host mom cooks very well, I have had a shrimp/ham/peas and rice type of stir fry which was very good. I’ve had chicken, and also some short baby ribs today without the bbq sauce of course. I think tonight I had some type of egg tostada thing with sausage in it. She makes some great green beans thing. Overall I’m eating less than I did in the states. The diet is just so much ... read more

Tuesday June 24, 2008. Time is sure flying. Today as I mentioned is the Dia de San Juan. So before lunch Liz and I went out in the streets where there as a parade with those dolls with the big heads. And also a large clock which was like a music box with mimes that came out of it. They were really good. Finally there was these bag pipers and this guy who had instruments hooked up to his bike and he played while he drove around. I have never seen such beautiful shoes in my life. They all have this handmade leather look which is very expensive. The fashion here is really awesome. Everyone is dressed well all the time. The kids never look dirty and even the old ladies wear high heels. Tonight there ... read more

Hola, Last night was the big Italy vs. Spain soccer/futbol game. But before that we walked really far to a place where local Segovia players play, that was fun too. People are so into soccer here. I got your post Uncle Steve and Uncle Len. I couldn’t believe Italy did as poorly as they did, I like their goalie though. It was soo cool because they set up a big screen in the plaza mayor where all the people go to watch the game outside. Everyone was dressed in yellow and red and were chanting and stuff. They sure know how to live life here, I don’t think they ever stop drinking and smoking. But it was fun. They went crazy in the overtime when they got those 3 goals. On our way home everyone was ... read more