Monthly Archives: October 2016

A picture with Eli and Fani, my wonderful, patient Spanish teachers.  Fani. Eli.

It was quite the struggle to cut the prize pumpkin from the garden…. Fani and Jose with their prize pumpkin.  Carmen trying to cut it. Giving it all she’s got….. Jose has success….

Papa Jose waiting for the women to join him at the table so he could dig into the wonderful paella prepared by mama Carmen for my last lunch at school.  A special treat.  It was, as Eli taught me to … Continue reading →

I learned how to make Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding).  They had me write the directions on the white board as well went along.  I need to learn the alphabet in Spanish and lots better.  We enjoyed a lot of … Continue reading →

The double room is much larger and the bathroom has a raised tub.  Still not a 492 Euro room.  I  did find the hotel on another site where this room was listed at 196 Euros….still a very high price.  The … Continue reading →

The mirror in my room is actually 2 mirrors that, unfortunately, split right at eye level when I  stand in front of it.

This picture speaks for itself.

My phone has been an invaluable guide getting me through the complex streets of the historical areas in Spain.   It has also guided me when I travel between cities.   Today it found me a great Spanish favorite.  Hot … Continue reading →

Letting a car pass means pressing yourself up against a wall. 

I really feel at home with this aspect of Spanish culture.   Scarves don’t always match the clothes either.  Freedom of expression….I love that.