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Thursday, January 10, 2008

This morning I found out I tested into the higher level intermediate class. Intermediate level I could have guessed, but higher level intermediate level, wow I guess I know more than I thought! Julie tested into the same class, so that worked out perfectly. We had to find our new building, but no worries, the office gave us a map showing and labeling the current building we were at and the new building, no road names, other building names, nothing. Surprisingly, again, we did not get lost and made it there within 10 minutes.
There are only 10 kids in my class. From 9AM to 11AM we have one teacher, and then from 11AM to 1PM we have another. Our first teacher Suzanna, I don't really care for much, but our second teacher, Ima, is awesome! It was hard to sit through 4 hours of class, but it is nice to just focus on one subject. I had a tummy-ache this morning, but think it's just from the different food. When we got home at 2:30PM for lunch Maria told us our suitcases came!!! Well, both of mine and one of Julie's, luckily it was the one with the majority of her clothes. After lunch we took a siesta. It's only been two days, but I'm really enjoying Spain's afternoons. Around 2PM everything really does close. By everything I mean my school's office, stores, restaurants, businesses, etc. They close for the almuerzo, or the main meal of the day, but Julie and I came to the conclusion that stores open and clothes as they please. A store will randomly be open at 9AM, but not at 11AM, but then again at 6PM. It's kinda weird. Hecho left today and we have a new exchange student, a 20 year old boy from France named Tibu. He's here for three months so I think it'll be fun. Tonight I just unpacked and organized.

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wwicker on Jan 14, 2008 at 02:34PM

Miss You
I'm so glad you are doing well and feel comfortable. We miss you terribly! Intermediate Spanish, huh? You always impress me. The girls send a hug to you and so do we. Be safe, and tell your French friend Bonjour!

rcaywood on Jan 14, 2008 at 08:34PM

Pictures Please
Your travel entries are great, thanks for keeping up with them. How about some pictures, of your room, your madre, roomates, yourself. You know, pictures with people in them! Can't wait to see you in Spain. Love you, Mom

bstack on Jan 14, 2008 at 08:53PM

Glad you made it
Hi Beanie. It's been a week, and it sounds like things are going great. Have you made it to the Alhambra yet? Famous gardens and beautiful scenery. Hope you can be our tour guide when we get there, cause last time I was terrible; couldn't find my way around, but luckily my hotel was right across the street from the Alhambra! Can't wait to get there. No word yet on when and how. I remember the 'th' - its grathias instead of gracias, and they are very particular about that. Hope your weekend was fun. Isn't the time thing all wacky? You're probably all used to it by now - nobody goes out until 10 PM, and the siesta thing - crazy. Talk to you soon. Love you - Brenda