We all know that I already had an adventure getting from the airport to my apartment, which seems like forever ago, but this time it was planned! I payed only 5 euros and went on a trip with other foreign exchange students to this beautiful village (villafames) with a lot of history. We had a guide that showed us around and told us about it, we went in and saw some art, and then we went to a bodega (where they make wine) and we got to actually try some. I didn't like it cause it was too bitter but the rest of the trip was amazing! I got to meet and talk to some new people which was very nice and plus I got to see a beautiful city that compares to nothing in the states. It was a wonderful cultural experience.
I have bought somethings that make me feel more comfortable here. Of course
shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and all that but also my own pillow, a couple outfits, and some food that I like to snack on. I am also learning how to get around without a map a little bit. I no longer need it to get home from the bus stop and I am getting better and knowing what streets will lead me in the direction I need to go! I know I am directional challenged but I think I am actually getting better. I also am learning where the good shops are and how to tell if they are good or not.
I have come to appreciate all of you who support me and even have yelled at me so far. My mom sent me the best care package ever and I don't know what I would have done without her listening and even yelling at me in the beginning, along with my Dad. I am so appreciative of them and Dan for listening to me and helping me get through my rough first week or so. I still have bad moments but they are getting shorter and farther apart. I am finding that there are other people who are like me that do not like to go out all the time and who like to stay in and not stay up til the crack of dawn.. and who like to go the beach! It is nice to know that I am not alone.
Oh and an update on those silly things called classes, aka the reason I am technically here :). I am actually going to be taking Old English, Narrative in English, and Applied Linguistic and Teaching English Language Learning all in English and then I will be choosing between Sociology of Education and Philosophy of Education this week and whichever one I choose will be in Spanish. I am hoping I like the philosophy one because of the times but if not I will suck it up! I will not actually start going to my three classes that will be in English until after October 6th because they are during my intensive Spanish class which ends that day, but I have been told the teachers are understanding and helpful about it.
To end I have a funny story. I went shopping, as I said before, and bought a skirt to wear out. I came home and showed my host mom and she said "No es una falda, es un cinturon!" (which translates to "That isn't a skirt that is a belt"! Now it really isn't, in fact it does go past my fingertips, but I thought it was funny that a phrase that we say in the U.S is the same here. It was funny and comforting at the same time.
Well off to bed for me since I find out how I did on my first Spanish test here tomorrow! Love you and miss you all!
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