i live here:
errr. welcome to my first post via granada, spain. there is an infinite amount of things i could write about or show you, so ill have to be specific for these entries...
i live with a senora (Pulli) and senor (Antonio). they have three kids, all in there twenties, two of which still live in the house. no one in the family speaks english, however, which posed quite the dilemma for an out-of-practice spanish student like me - but im embracing the challenge. ive already progressed in conversing with them, and the progress is exciting and motivating.
food so far is really good. ive had some really good stews/soups, lotsa good meat (bacon, ham, sausage), and even some american-ish things like french fries and a hamburger. i literally havent had one bad thing yet, so im excited about that.
i really got a good set-up for my homestay, despite my initial hesitations. i was kinda worried at first because a. its farther away from the school than anyone else's homestay b. they dont speak any english and c. i dont have a roommate like everyone else. BUT, everything is great: i am enjoying the walk to school (it logs in at around 30min, but i just strap on my ipod and enjoy the crisp morning air), my spanish is increasingly improving, and i have my own room. here are some pics of my apartment and room (click on any pic for a bigger image):
...well. thats it for now, but fear not mom, there's plenty more to come; my next entry will document my walk to school. its pretty. ok. bye. oh, and leave comments too, if ud like and i can answer questions n stuff in the comments too.
i live with a senora (Pulli) and senor (Antonio). they have three kids, all in there twenties, two of which still live in the house. no one in the family speaks english, however, which posed quite the dilemma for an out-of-practice spanish student like me - but im embracing the challenge. ive already progressed in conversing with them, and the progress is exciting and motivating.
food so far is really good. ive had some really good stews/soups, lotsa good meat (bacon, ham, sausage), and even some american-ish things like french fries and a hamburger. i literally havent had one bad thing yet, so im excited about that.
i really got a good set-up for my homestay, despite my initial hesitations. i was kinda worried at first because a. its farther away from the school than anyone else's homestay b. they dont speak any english and c. i dont have a roommate like everyone else. BUT, everything is great: i am enjoying the walk to school (it logs in at around 30min, but i just strap on my ipod and enjoy the crisp morning air), my spanish is increasingly improving, and i have my own room. here are some pics of my apartment and room (click on any pic for a bigger image):
...well. thats it for now, but fear not mom, there's plenty more to come; my next entry will document my walk to school. its pretty. ok. bye. oh, and leave comments too, if ud like and i can answer questions n stuff in the comments too.
posted by pete at 10:19 PM
2 Comments:
Peter,
I am so excited for you! Spain looks wonderful. Please remember that your Aunt Nancy is thinking about you and hoping that you enjoy yourself greatly.
P.S. A friend of mine from school went to Spain and now she is engaged to a bullfigher. Are there girl bullfighters?
Great blog! Sounds like you are having a great time. I was able to follow most of your walk on google maps and google earth. i see that the fountain at the end of carrera del genil is called fuente de las batallas. What street is the main fashion district on? I lost your route there? Dad
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