So I know I haven't updated this in a while, sorry! I'll try to start updating more than once a month, it's a lot more fun than trying to do the giant Spanish packet they gave me for school. A lot has happened since the last update, I've been to France, San Sebastián, a cemetery, and a bunch of pueblos (towns/villages).
Last week we got school off for Halloween (which is kind of, but not really, celebrated here) and Día de Todos Los Santos which was when we went to the cemetery. It's traditional to go to the cemeteries and put flowers on the graves, it was interesting but it was pretty depressing too. Afterwards we went to a castle but it was closed so we just walked around the tiny town for a while.
I've done a lot more but I can't remember right now so I'll talk about my Spanish progress... I definitely understand A LOT more than when I first got here, I can usually understand what people are trying to tell me unless they speak ridiculously fast or slur their words (which a lot of them do) but it's coming along. As far as speaking, well that's an area that could use improvement. Hopefully it starts to come faster soon, it would be nice to be able to speak Spanish when I come back! So you could say my Spanish is doing okay, más o menos.
Later tonight I'm going to my first Rotary meeting and I finally get to meet the rest of the exchange students (I've met 5 out of 9 I think). Rotary is a lot different here, I've been here for over a month and this will be the first real meeting I've been to. I also found out that I don't have to do any sort of presentation, which is nice. I do, however, have to produce 400€ (100 more than expected) for the emergency fund tonight. I only have 3/4 because of stupid ATM and banking issues, but I'm sure (hopeful) they'll understand. Everyone in the club is really nice though so I'm happy to be a part of it.
Last night I attempted to make churros because I love them and I found out we have a churrera. It went pretty well but I ended up under-cooking them because they were too big and the oil was too hot, but next time I will be successful and I will have chocolate to dip them in! Anyway, I plan to go to an animal shelter on Saturday because I miss having animals and I want to see all of the perros, gatos, and tortugas! I also might be able to volunteer there, but I'm not sure yet.
Well I hope you enjoyed the short update, I have to go to my Rotary meeting pretty soon so that's all for now. I'll be sure to post more regularly (no promises)!
¡Adiós!
(I hope it makes sense, I did it pretty fast)
Last week we got school off for Halloween (which is kind of, but not really, celebrated here) and Día de Todos Los Santos which was when we went to the cemetery. It's traditional to go to the cemeteries and put flowers on the graves, it was interesting but it was pretty depressing too. Afterwards we went to a castle but it was closed so we just walked around the tiny town for a while.I've done a lot more but I can't remember right now so I'll talk about my Spanish progress... I definitely understand A LOT more than when I first got here, I can usually understand what people are trying to tell me unless they speak ridiculously fast or slur their words (which a lot of them do) but it's coming along. As far as speaking, well that's an area that could use improvement. Hopefully it starts to come faster soon, it would be nice to be able to speak Spanish when I come back! So you could say my Spanish is doing okay, más o menos.
Later tonight I'm going to my first Rotary meeting and I finally get to meet the rest of the exchange students (I've met 5 out of 9 I think). Rotary is a lot different here, I've been here for over a month and this will be the first real meeting I've been to. I also found out that I don't have to do any sort of presentation, which is nice. I do, however, have to produce 400€ (100 more than expected) for the emergency fund tonight. I only have 3/4 because of stupid ATM and banking issues, but I'm sure (hopeful) they'll understand. Everyone in the club is really nice though so I'm happy to be a part of it.
Last night I attempted to make churros because I love them and I found out we have a churrera. It went pretty well but I ended up under-cooking them because they were too big and the oil was too hot, but next time I will be successful and I will have chocolate to dip them in! Anyway, I plan to go to an animal shelter on Saturday because I miss having animals and I want to see all of the perros, gatos, and tortugas! I also might be able to volunteer there, but I'm not sure yet.
Well I hope you enjoyed the short update, I have to go to my Rotary meeting pretty soon so that's all for now. I'll be sure to post more regularly (no promises)!
¡Adiós!
(I hope it makes sense, I did it pretty fast)
Haha, why are there turtles at your animal shelter?? :)
ReplyDeleteBecause they need homes too!
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