Today marks the first time in two years that I will sit down to Thanksgiving with my parents, brother and extended family and enjoy a roasted turkey and all the fixings. My tummy is already growling! A turkey, not a roasted chicken, will be served because in Spain if you don’t pre-order a Turkey you likely … Continue reading
Feelings of Christmas have been in the air in Vitoria when holiday lights were hung throughout the streets at the end of November. Cold and typical grey skies signaled the holidays were upon us but the I patiently waited for lights to be lit in December and every evening when the sun sets, I enjoy the … Continue reading
“There is a holiday tomorrow in America, Does anyone know what holiday it is?” I ask my high school students. This past week I’ve been starting my classes with this question and following up with a a slideshow all about Thanksgiving. (A slideshow I made last year, woo!) Some look at me blankly … Continue reading
El dia San Valentin. For the last 2 weeks, I’ve been showing a short Valentine slide show to my students in my Conversation classes and asking them about Valentine’s Day in Spain. I’ve always been indifferent to the holiday having spent many more years single than having a Valentine to share the day with. I … Continue reading
This past week has been amazing. Last weekend I went to Cordoba with my good friend Jessica, returned to Roquetas for a day and half to pack up and get ready to go back to California and work a few hours before heading to Barcelona. My work holidays start December 22 but my school was … Continue reading
This past weekend I celebrated Thanksgiving twice. On Turkey day I went to the neighboring town of Aquadulce (Freshwater) and enjoyed a potluck feast of comida Americana y Espanola. I met other auxiliars and was surrounded by espanoles. I was a little overwhelmed by how many people were at the fiesta so naturally, I spent … Continue reading
Mallorca. The name just has a magical ring to it. A name that I’ve only heard about as a distant land, an island somewhere in the Mediterranean. You know, off the coast of Spain. There is nothing that compares to traveling and living somewhere else to learn your geography. I’ll be the first to admit my … Continue reading
Christmas has been flooding the newspapers and TV with ads offering great deals enticing folks to spend money they rather conserve or pay bills with instead. Christmas songs buzz through my head and aromas of cookies and pies fill my home and yet I refuse to believe it’s a few days from now. My minimal … Continue reading
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