I'm back in Spain! Which thrills me, of course. I had a wonderful time at home, and I'll admit, I missed everyone a lot once I got back to Spain. But now that I'm back into the swing of things and enjoying every moment of my life here like always :)
La Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos
The same day that I arrived back in Spain, Anabel ( a teacher I work with at the colegio and adore immensely) had invited me out to her house in Alcoy (a small town outside of Alicante, kind of in the mountains). So I literally got back to my house, hopped in the shower, and she picked me up and took me to her house! I met her husband, her husband's family, and her family. Alcoy is very famous for it's celebration of the The Three Kings or Wise-men (a very important holiday for Spanish children, the three kings are like Santa Clause and leave presents). So we went to the center of town and watched the festivities from a balcony, drank champagne, and ate treats. I can't even begin to describe the celebration/parade! It's something you just have to see in person. There's nothing quite like it in the States. I'll let you all look at the pictures (which don't even begin to describe it).
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| The Three Kings brought me a scarf and perfume! |
Las Personas Nuevas
We have a whole new group of students this semester! Kiersten, Shauna (another friend), and I are the only ones that have remained from the last semester and are here for the year. There are about 60 people in the program so I have yet to get to know everyone. But I really like other people who have come from Lewis & Clark, and I really like the people in my grammar class.
Las Clases
Right now I'm in another grammar class. This time in a superior level. I have such a blast in this class. My classmates are fantastic and my professor is a doll. No complaints. And my Spanish always improves and sounds better when I'm taking a grammar class. But of course it's intense, it's 3 hours a day 5 days a week. But I only have 2 and a half more weeks of it, at which time I get to start taking university classes and return to my internship (so excited!!).
Mi Familia
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| My host mommy and I :) |
My family is happy to have me back. All of us are on a diet though. Despite this, my host parents are, as usual, worrying that I'm not eating enough. So one day for breakfast they put out chocolate granola, chocolate croissants, and a whole tub of nutella just for me. They know I like chocolate so I figured this was an attempt to get me to eat more. It was clever but didn't work so well. I haven't been able to eat many sweet things since Christmas, especially not for breakfast. It's just too much. But I've started running and I want to get in shape. My host mom jokes and says she'll come run with me. ;)
Los Cumpleaños
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| My awesome cake, made by Rosa |
Last week was Kiersten's birthday, on Sunday was my host mom's and tomorrow is mine! So we've had lots of celebrations. On Saturday Rosa (Pepa's sister-in-law; I teach her daughter English) baked me the most adorable and delicious cake ever! (see pictures). And that night a bunch of my friends and I went out to the bars and clubs to celebrate Kiersten and my 21st birthdays! On Sunday my host mom made paella for her special birthday lunch and we ate more cake. And tomorrow Pepa has invited me to a cupcake shop to celebrate my birthday with her, her daughter Clara, Rosa, Rosa's daughter Candela, Kiersten, Shauna, and my new friend from Lewis & Clark, Tonada! We're going to eat cupcakes and drink tea and later go shopping because in January in Spain there are TONS of sales. I'm looking forward to it. But everyone keeps giving me a hard time calling me an "abuelita" (little grandma) or "viejicita" (little old person), especially Pepa. Apparently 21 is so old ;)
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| girlies :) |
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| Shauna! |
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| My awesome friends! |
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| A night on the town! |
Soon to be more posts! ¡Feliz Año! Happy New Year :)
The same day that I arrived back in Spain, Anabel ( a teacher I work with at the colegio and adore immensely) had invited me out to her house in Alcoy (a small town outside of Alicante, kind of in the mountains). So I literally got back to my house, hopped in the shower, and she picked me up and took me to her house! I met her husband, her husband's family, and her family. Alcoy is very famous for it's celebration of the The Three Kings or Wise-men (a very important holiday for Spanish children, the three kings are like Santa Clause and leave presents). So we went to the center of town and watched the festivities from a balcony, drank champagne, and ate treats. I can't even begin to describe the celebration/parade! It's something you just have to see in person. There's nothing quite like it in the States. I'll let you all look at the pictures (which don't even begin to describe it).
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