It is crazy to think that it's been that long. I'm sitting in a pink comfy chair in a sleek yet comfy Italian ice cream shop. Still in Sevilla, though haha. Across from me is one of my lovely roommates, Sara. We came here to do homework, but I just can't get myself to do it right now. And it had been a while since I've posted, so...why not?
Lots of things have happened in the past couple of weeks! All good things. I am still healthy, happy, and really enjoying life in Sevilla. This past weekend was full of fun; on Thursday night (we have no school on Fridays!!! Can you believe it?!) I went to a discoteca. This is the same thing as a club, and boy, was it fun. I think it's safe to say that that was my first clubbing experience. In Spain! They played such great music to dance to, and Sara and I stayed until three in the morning! But that's early for Spaniards; Some stay out til seven! Then on Saturday, I went to the Cathedral with some friends. There are no words to describe it. But it took 120 years to build it, and it is the third largest cathedral in the world. I've gone to Sunday mass two times there so far, which is a different but fascinating experience for me. By the way, who knew that Christopher Columbus's tomb would be inside there? Crazy! And from the top of the cathedral you can see all of Sevilla. Luckily we went on a beautiful day.
That night we went to a flamenco show. And THAT, in addition to the Cathedral, was one of my absolute favorite experiences here so far. We couldn't quite find it at first, but then a nice Spanish couple brought us to a hidden hole-in-the-wall that opens up into a happening, jam-packed but homey place. It felt like we were in a basement. And it was free! Jesus, my painter friend, had told me about it, and he was actually there! Flamenco is a beautiful art. We got to see three sets of tightly rhythmic clapping, fierce, heel-stomping dancing, heartfelt, chant-like singing, and incredibly fast but beautiful guitar strumming. And for the last set of the show, the three flamenco players sat really close to us in a room that everyone had migrated to. How exciting was that! So much energy infiltrated the room from these talented people who were like three musical peas in a pod. I plan on going back there many times.
School has been wonderful. I'm taking four classes: Civilization and Culture of Spain, Latin American Lit (I know, why not Spanish lit, right? Well, it just worked out like that), Spanish, and History of Art from the Rennaissance until now. All are taught in Spanish, but surprisingly, I can understand what is said most of the time. So that gives me hope that my fluency is improving! Rafa (short for Rafael), is one heck of a cool guy who teaches my art class. Even the way he talks is like an art that keeps you glued the whole time. He brought us to Italica today, a place in Sevilla of Roman ruins from 200 B.C. that I had no idea existed. What a cool field trip! I like all my teachers, and I am so pleased with how smoothly things are working out. Thank you, God!
Tomorrow everyone and their mom is going to Cordoba, just for a day trip. It just so happens that everyone wanted to go on the same day. It's a two hour bus trip away, and I have yet to do my research for it! Oh, last night, my roommate Ann and I went to UPO (my school) at night for the school choir's practice. That was a funny, good time; the choir is so small with a bunch of older adults, and it felt good to sing for real again.
Well, now that I've talked your ears off, I am going to do my homework. Hasta luego! :)
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