California Hotel Malaga Málaga

After days at sea we had a short stop in Malaga before docking the next day back in Savona. I have decided that I am not crazy about the days at sea. Even though I really enjoyed all the ports, I don't think I would do anther big curise. The fact that there were only small number of people who spoke enlgish on the ship was interesting. So wanted to speak another language .. any lanaugage. Even when I told the Germans I did nto speak Germann they kept talking!

... Margaret River in Western Australia), then went to the "Den" where all the monkeys hang out. there were even little baby ones! AWW!! They were so cute, if not a little cheeky. A big monkey pick-pocketed a full packet of peanut M&Ms out of a lady´s pocket and chowed down the whole lot in a matter of seconds. And then didn´t even put the wrapper in the bin! I mean, really! Anyway, I was totally smitten when a little baby ...

... she is from), Paris, and London. I really want to see all of those places.

Afterwords myself, Kate, Kirsten, Christina, and Rebecka walked together to Plaza de la Merced. On the way we encountered a giant Christmas bell and a Christmas tree decoration. Later, we had an interesting time at Plaza de la Merced with the people hanging out trying to sell us hashish.

The one time where I really missed American ...

... of almost 200 of his works

... meal -- Fresh guacamole, mandarin oranges, persimmons, nuts, chips, cheese, bread, wine and beer. It was perfect.

We then went into Nerja and spent time on the beach. Jaime went swimming (the rest of us were smart enough to realize that it was freaking cold, so she went solo). We went to a nice gelattoria, and had great ice cream, coffee and treats. Nerja is where we did our grocery shopping (at the SuperMercado), and we ...

... to hurt so I took a nap and ended up sleeping for 14 hours or so! I woke up this morning and my throat still feels like it is raspy and closed up! Hmmm, hopefully it isn’t Gripe A (H1N1)!

Last weekend I got really down on myself for not being able to speak Spanish with a good accent so I got busy signing up for some intercambios de idioma (language exchanges). I met some awesome Spaniards at one and we went to get tapas last Wednesday. I did ...

... bready something and a good fuet sausage to put on it, and of course some tiny yoghurts with addes sugar and fruits. Afterwards, Pablo and his two roommates, or actually one roommates since the other one only seems to have interest for the television, talked until 2am when I finally laid down on my matrass in the living room and slept well until 4, when guess what, I was cold. 22/1 Since I am used to go to bed at 23-24h and then I´d be at home at ease, without having to trying ...

... name of Washington Irving and his book, "Tales of the El Alhambra", we may have lost this treasure forever. A plaque now hangs on the walls of the palace with Mr. Irving's name on it to recognize his contribution to the preservation of this wonder of the world. I will not bore you with all the history of the palace because there is a lot. It was built by the Moors in the 8th century and at its peak had over 3000 residence. Then in 1492, Granada was the ...

... its great. The appartment I´m staying in is pretty much entirely spanish, which means that last night I was lulled to sleep by the sound of stilleto heels clippy clopping around on the floor above until, say, 6am! (Barcelona x2 mum and dad!). Well I´m with 4 other students; 2 German and 2 Dutch. Everyone is really nice, but sometimes I feel a bit left out of the conversation. (I´m hoping for an English arrival next week ...

... that is...I just know that it is right by the beach - I'm really excited - I always wanted to live right by the baech!! Made my way to to flat - met my new flatmate: A English woman and 2 Germans...Tracy, the girl from London offered me a wine to welcome me - to make it clear it was like 5 pm!! She seemed to be very easy going ...