It was cloudy when I got up today but I made it to school before the rain started. It is a 10 minute walk from my apartment to the school but that includes waiting for lights on some street corners, so it is quick. Class went pretty well. We are still talking about things in the past; in the first class we talked about vacations we took and in the second class we talked about when people take trips because they have to and we discussed milestones in our lives. We also had a listening exercise which consisted of 8 people from different Spanish speaking countries telling about moving to other countries to take other jobs. The first two times we listened we were supposed to determine where they came from and where they went. The next two times we were listening for how long they were in the new location and what they did for a job. I was really bad at it. They spoke so fast that I could hardly pick out anything. The other students seemed to have a much easier time. I wrote down all the information as it was revealed to me and then the last time I listened, I was able to hear all of the elements. So if I can just get Spanish speakers to repeat what they say five times, I will understand them! ;-)
By the time we had our mid-morning break, it was pouring rain. I think it let up a little before I headed for home, but it was still raining steadily. I carried my books in a bag and put it under my coat so they wouldn't get wet. I was less worried about me. I know I should have brought an umbrella to Spain, but I also know I would hate carrying it around!
I have finished my homework and had some lunch so I will have to figure out the rest of the day with inside activities. Should I waste it reading a book, work on my sabbatical project, or do some more organizing of my stuff. I will let you know what I decided later.
The rain let up later, so I went out to the store. Diego gave me a hard time in class for not drinking wine with my meals, so I bought a small bottle of red, Dehesas Viejas, (I figured the viejas--"old" part was just for me) The label says 2011 but also joven so maybe it isn't quite ready yet! It has an intense taste and I like it ok, but I really have no idea if it is a good wine or a bad wine. Let's just say it was not the cheapest nor the most expensive wine on the shelf and let it go at that. I had hoped to have the television on tonight so I could listen to Spanish, but I am getting a no signal message so have spent the evening reading and watching podcasts. It is surprising how much time you can fill doing not much of anything! Tune in tomorrow for more of my exciting life in Spain! ;-)
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