Nothing too terribly interesting has happened in the past couple of weeks, but I will still give an update. I am chugging along with my three days of class. It’s stressful, let me tell you! (I hope everyone knows that was a joke!) We only have two days of class this week on Monday and Tuesday because of Corpus Christi and the Feria of Granada. You have to love all of the parties in Spain! My Senora told me today that I will be the only American girl she has hosted to ever experience Corpus and the Feria. I am pretty excited though I am not quite sure what those events entail just yet. I guess I will find out soon enough.
I had the privilege of spending the day with my host family yesterday in the pueblo (town). It is called Iznalloz and is about 35 Km away from their apartment in Granada. Paco and Pilar have a house in the pueblo where they raised their kids. Paco is from Iznalloz (Pilar is not…she was born in Granada). I was able to meet one of Paco’s eight siblings – a brother named Luis and his wife. They live in a house right next to Paco and Pilar’s – as a matter of fact, they are connected! It was fun to meet family and to see the pueblo. Pilar and I went for a scenic drive through the town and made a stop for a walk and a tapa in the Sierra Arana (part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains). It was a nice change of pace to be able to get away from the city and to spend some quality time with my family. Last night, Pilar and I also went for a walk – she walks everyday and I tag along when I can.
In other news…..I have made some travel plans. I have booked a flight to Prague to visit my cousin and I also plan to go to London and meet up with a couple of friends from my program. I am very excited to venture outside of Spain.
That’s all for now….until next time.
Emily
