Perezosa

Today was a pretty quiet day, despite it being the first day of classes. My first class, which wasn't until 1pm, was on the History of Roman Spain. The professor was really enthusiastic and wants to make sure that we really understand the information and aren't hung up on learning specific dates, etc. There are also only five of students so it's really interactive. I'll have to make sure I'm prepared for class and read the textbook really carefully; he wrote it!

Between classes I came home for lunch, as is customary here. My body doesn't like this Spanish eating pattern. I'm always hungry at noon, and end up snacking until three when we finally sit to eat. Also the main dish is usually meat, so I've been eating a lot of peanut butter and crackers from my secret nightstand food drawer...

My second class was Spanish Music Appreciation. The woman was hilarious, and so passionate about her job. I want to know where she gets her energy to jump around in front of a class like that; she's probably at least 70, if not older. She cranked some Spanish opera and was shouting over it in the fastest Spanish I've ever heard. It was so entertaining that I think that even if I was not musically inclined and I saw her, I'd sign up immediately.

The rest of the "afternoon" (between six and ten when we ate dinner) I spent relaxing in my room and enjoying sitting still. I thought about going to the pool, but it's so hot and the sun here is so intense it hardy seemed like it would cool me down.

And post dinner, a bunch of girls from our program went out to Cien Montaditos, a popular spot near by. A "montadito" is a little sandwich or tapa of some sort, and they have 100 varieties of little snacks like this. And, as if the prices weren't good enough, Wednesday is 1€ night for everything, drinks included. We went and each had a drink, and hung out at some tables outside in the street- so Spanish!


It's amazing not only how many people are out on a Wednesday night but also how hot it still is at 1am!

And I have class in seven hours. And then a date by the pool with my book. Luego.

Location:Calle Postrera,Cordova,Spain