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So, my phone was sluggish so I did a restart and what to my wondering eyes did appear….no, it wasn’t Santa….my pictures and videos reappeared……I will be able to post the procession after all….

First you hear the sound of cow bells then you see the herd of goats followed by a dog and his master.  Yesterday we were amused when some of the goats hot separated and were chased back to the herd … Continue reading →

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 →