I suppose that a lot has happened since I last wrote in the good ol' blog. I went home for Christmas, surprising my family! I spent three wonderful weeks at home, eating American food, speaking English, sleeping in my own bed, enjoying carpet, driving my car, visiting family and friends, and of course, appreciating NOT having to think about the awful exchange rate and how much money I'm losing here in Spain....bummer.
I got back to Spain the 13th of January and all has been pretty great this semester. New classes are fine, and the new kids in the group are really great. They are very high energy, and there are a TON of them, which can sometimes be a bit crazy during excursions and stuff, but for the most part they seem very fun and interested in learning, which, after all, is why they're here.
We had our first group excursion Jan 25-27 to Extremadura and nos lo pasamos muy muy bien. We had great weather and a great time in general. It was nice because it's not as touristy as many of the places that we visit, but still equally as beautiful.
This past weekend was the start of "Carnavales", whose end indicates the beginning of lent. The major areas in Spain that celebrate Carnavales are Cadiz and Tenerife (I believe...) but there is usually a celebration in every city. (both the religious side, and the crazy party aspect..) Here in Alcalá, there were a lot of things going on, and my friends and I went out on Saturday night and dressed up. When in Spain...
I am poor, thus having to reuse my angel costume from Halloween. But no one has to know that! oh wait, I just made it public...
This weekend I'll be visiting my friend Blake in Brussels, Belgium, where he has been working since September. I'm really excited, and it'll be great to be there with someone who knows the area well!
Boring post, I apologize. I'll get some interesting topics going soon...
until then...D.
P.S. Here is the link to my photos. Carnavales not up yet...
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