Monthly Archives: October 2016

I ate lunch at a restaurant in Lagos when I first arrived.  When they brought the bill they didn’t bring candies or fortune cookies……they brought 2 small bottles of liquid with a tiny glass and explained that the larger one … Continue reading →

The first morning in Malaga I went to a cafe and sat at a table outside.  The waiter offered me coffee and bread.  This is what arrived.  Apparently this is a common breakfast in Spain.  The bread was warmed and … Continue reading →

Of course it is not really personalized for me, but I thought it was kinda cool that it has my name on it.  The full writing on it is Barbadillo…..LOL

Supper time included a flash quiz on the new words I heard today.  I got better than 50%, but forearmed is forewarned as it is said, tomorrow I will study during siesta time…. I will also start carrying the small … Continue reading →

Being the only student here this week is a plus.  Today’s lessons were conversational and interesting.   I learned a lot about my teachers, Spain, and Spanish.  Just the opportunity to listen to conversations has been great.  The first lesson … Continue reading →

Here are some pictures of the villa that houses Agualivar Spanish School. My room and bathroom are enormous and beautiful.  I step through the door to a patio with a gorgeous view of the sea.  It is very tranquil.  A … Continue reading →

I’m here and no English has been spoken.  I  understand a lot and am hoping that I will be understanding almost everything by the end of the week.  Classes start tomorrow and I am the only student so I shall … Continue reading →

So…..the weirdest thing happened.   I took pictures and videos during the procession last evening.  Even pictures from above when they passed under my window…..this afternoon, when I looked for them to decide which to post, there are no videos … Continue reading →

I arrived the afternoon of a celebration with a grand procession. The streets around my room were filled with people and it was apparent that this was no ordinary Saturday night.  I asked one of the many police officers what … Continue reading →

After a long plane trip to Paris, I found myself in the most confusing and unorganized airport that I have ever had the pleasure of navigating.  Then a short hop to Malaga and a city bus trip to my Airbnb … Continue reading →